2011′s star-studded world XI nominations list has finally been revealed. Only 13 Premier league players have been listed, as opposed to the 22 selected in the Spanish La Liga. The Serie A and German Bundesliga each contributed 9 and 5 players respectively.
After starring in the Copa America, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao have all been selected for the first time.
The list, which as always includes the likes of Ronaldo, Messi and Vidic, was voted on by a total of 50,000 football players from around the globe.
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy, Juventus), Iker Casillas (Spain, Real Madrid), Manuel Neuer (Germany, Bayern Munich), Victor Valdes (Spain, Barcelona), Edwin van der Sar (Holland, formerly Manchester United).
Defenders: Eric Abidal (France, Barcelona), Dani Alves (Brazil, Barcelona), Ricardo Carvalho (Portugal, Real Madrid), Ashley Cole (England, Chelsea), Patrice Evra (France, Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (England, Manchester United), Vincent Kompany (Belgium, Manchester City), Philipp Lahm (Germany, Bayern Munich), Lucio (Brazil, Internazionale), David Luiz (Brazil, Chelsea), Maicon (Brazil, Internazionale), Marcelo (Brazil, Real Madrid), Alessandro Nesta (Italy, AC Milan), Pepe (Portugal, Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Spain, Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Spain, Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Spain, Real Madrid), Thiago Silva (Brazil, AC Milan), John Terry (England, Chelsea), Nemanja Vidic (Serbia, Manchester United).
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Spain, Real Madrid), Gareth Bale (Wales, Tottenham Hotspur), Sergio Busquets (Spain, Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Spain, Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Spain, Barcelona), Kaka (Brazil, Real Madrid), Frank Lampard (England, Chelsea), Nani (Portugal, Manchester United), Mesut Ozil (Germany, Real Madrid), Andrea Pirlo (Italy, Juventus), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany, Bayern Munich), David Silva (Spain, Manchester City), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands, Internazionale), Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast, Manchester City), Xavi (Spain, Barcelona).
Forwards: Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney (England, Manchester Utd), David Villa (Spain, Barcelona), Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon, Anzhi), Sergio Aguero (Argentina, Manchester City), Neymar (Brazil, Santos), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast, Chelsea), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden, AC Milan), Luis Suarez (Uruguay, Liverpool), Radamel Falcao (Colombia, Atletico Madrid), Edinson Cavani (Uruguay, Napoli), Karim Benzema(France, Real Madrid), Mario Gomez (Germany, Bayern Munich), Robin van Persie (Holland, Arsenal).
The shortlist includes 12 Spaniards, 8 Brazilians and 5 Englishmen, as well as Ivorian, Italian, Dutch and Colombian players.
I don’t think Zlatan should be on there
busquets. what a joke
I know he’s a disgrace to defenders everywhere. He’s the only person on this planet who I would hope tears an ACL, mainly because if it happened most people would think he would be faking as always.
Oh wait, sorry he’s a midfielder again. Still a worthless footballer though.
Personally, i would leave Zlatan but take off Busquets and even Abidal. Not too sure about Luiz either..
And 4 Portuguese.
5 Germans but no one’s counting
Busquets is crucial to Barcelona, even with his theatrics, he’s still one of the best players in the world
david luiz?
busquets is not one of the best players in the world. he is a joke and I hope that he gets hurt in the near future so he can actually feel what ‘getting hurt’ feels like.
Can’t say I hope he gets hurt, but he’s definitely one of the most detestable players out there. He reminds me of Rivaldo in the 2002 WC when he went down clutching his face at the corner… what a joke.
where is Hulk Robben and Muller??
Also how did Abidal Luiz Puyol and Nesta make this list?
Yeah, that was my immediate question, especially Luiz and Abidal. I have no idea how they made the list. Hulk has 40+ goals so far, so he definitely deserves to be included too.
No tim krul, danny simpson, fabricio coloccini, steven taylor, or cheick tiote?
It’s good to see young footballers on the list. Looks to be a promising career for Neymar, Ozil, etc.
This is probably the strongest list of forwards in decades.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!THe!!!!!!!!!!FFFack!!! whers HESKEY!!???!!!!?!?
damn KSI you really like heskey dont you (is it because he rapes you?) xDD
OHMYGOD IT’S KSI!!!
guys that’s not ksi, why would he comment on something like this? i could do that too
How come Kaka is on this list?! I mean he was a great player and all, but I honestly can’t even remember the last time he did anything of significance? Matter of fact anyone care to tell me the last time he even played for Real?
Okay, why is kaka on this list, he barely ever plays and where is wilshere really!!!!
also why is eto’o on here, he just got bought by anzhi and is living the big live in Russia
Wheres robben and Hulk???
i find it ironic that nasri isnt on the list haahahha
How can they leave out Joe Hart, i’d love to think the Best 16 would be. 1. Joe Hart(ENG) 2. Philipp Lahm(GER) 3. Patrice Evra(FRA) 4. Pepe (POR) 5. Lucio(BRA) 6. Yaya Toure(CIV) 7. Nani(POR) 8. Wesley Sneijde)r(NED) 9. Lionel Messi(ARG) 10. David Silva(ESP) 11. Cristiano Ronaldo(POR).: 3 – 4 – 3 formation. BENCH : 12. Manuel Neuer(GER) 13. Gerard Pique(ESP) 14. Andres Iniesta (ESP) 15. Arjen Robben(NED) 16. Luis Suarez(URU) . Coach : Jose Mourinoh! Now beat that.