The global players’ union said on Thursday that 21 of the 55 nominees play in the English top-flight, as the Premier League ended La Liga’s reign at the top.
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World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain in international players’ association FIFPro’s 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.
Two days after the unveiling of the five goalkeepers who made the shortlist, the 20 defenders are now known and will be followed by the 15 midfielders and 15 forwards, due to be announced and published on FIFA.com on November 28 and December 1respectively
The shortlists for defenders, midfielders and forwards will be announced and published on FIFA.com on November 26, November 28 and December 1respectively