England's Women Win the European Championship and Earn Spot in World XI
For the first time since the Fifpro women's team was created, England has claimed top honors by winning the European Championship. The victory marked a historic moment for English football, and as such, several key players have been named to the Fifpro women's World XI.
Among those selected are captain Leah Williamson, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, defenders Lucy Bronze and Chloe Kelly, forwards Alessia Russo, and centre-back Millie Bright. While Bright was not part of the tournament itself but has since retired, her impact on the team is still significant. She captained Chelsea to a domestic treble last season before hanging up her international boots.
Bright's teammate at club level, Lucy Bronze, has been named to the World XI for a record eighth time. The 34-year-old achieved this feat despite playing with a broken leg during England's win over Spain in the European Championship. This accomplishment cements Bronze as one of the most accomplished defenders in women's football.
The Fifpro women's World XI also features two African players, Barbra Banda from Zambia and Ghizlane Chebbak from Morocco, alongside Spanish stars Ona Batlle, Aitana Bonmatí, and Alexia Putellas. The team was chosen by over 6,000 players globally, who voted for any player who made 20 official appearances for club and country between August 11th, 2024, and August 3rd, 2025.
In contrast to the women's World XI, the Fifpro men's team features two English internationals, Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer. The Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma received more votes than any other player in the voting process.
				
			For the first time since the Fifpro women's team was created, England has claimed top honors by winning the European Championship. The victory marked a historic moment for English football, and as such, several key players have been named to the Fifpro women's World XI.
Among those selected are captain Leah Williamson, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, defenders Lucy Bronze and Chloe Kelly, forwards Alessia Russo, and centre-back Millie Bright. While Bright was not part of the tournament itself but has since retired, her impact on the team is still significant. She captained Chelsea to a domestic treble last season before hanging up her international boots.
Bright's teammate at club level, Lucy Bronze, has been named to the World XI for a record eighth time. The 34-year-old achieved this feat despite playing with a broken leg during England's win over Spain in the European Championship. This accomplishment cements Bronze as one of the most accomplished defenders in women's football.
The Fifpro women's World XI also features two African players, Barbra Banda from Zambia and Ghizlane Chebbak from Morocco, alongside Spanish stars Ona Batlle, Aitana Bonmatí, and Alexia Putellas. The team was chosen by over 6,000 players globally, who voted for any player who made 20 official appearances for club and country between August 11th, 2024, and August 3rd, 2025.
In contrast to the women's World XI, the Fifpro men's team features two English internationals, Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer. The Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma received more votes than any other player in the voting process.