Osimhen snubbed as FIFA release shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11
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The Galatasaray star had a standout season during his loan spell in the Turkish League with the Lions.
The Nigerian international joined on loan from Napoli and led Okan Buruk’s team to the Turkish League title and a League Cup.
He scored 32 goals in 37 appearances for Galatasaray last season, which led to the club paying over 70 million pounds to sign him on a permanent basis.
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Osimhen left out of FIFA shortlist
FIFA has released the shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11, consisting of top players in the world.
The list was shared on FIFPRO's official X account with the caption, “The 26-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11 – as voted by players worldwide. The team will be revealed on 03.11.2025.”
The 26-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11 – as voted by players worldwide.
— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) October 27, 2025
The team will be revealed on 03.11.2025. pic.twitter.com/bnu1umSCKw
The shortlist consists of the 26 players from different countries, having performed excellently for club and country.
2025 FIFPRO Men's World 11
Goalkeepers
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Alisson Becker
- Thibaut Courtois
- Achraf Hakimi
- William Saliba
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Pau Cubarsí
- Marquinhos
- Virgil van Dijk
- Nuno Mendes
- Jude Bellingham
- Luka Modric
- Rúben Neves
- Pedri
- Federico Valverde
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Cole Palmer
- Vitinha
- Ousmane Dembele
- Erling Haaland
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lamine Yamal
- Kylian Mbappé
- Mohamed Salah
- Raphinha
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However, Super Eagles star, who had a tremendous season for Galatasaray and helped Nigeria make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, was left out of the list.
Following the list released, the official list of the final 11 players will be unveiled on the 3rd of November.
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