Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane didn’t make the 2026 FIFPRO men’s World 11 because almost 20,000 pro soccer players from around the globe collectively decided that four other forwards were better in 2025–26.

FIFPRO is the organization that represents professional players and each year since 2005 has invited its member to collectively for the best in the world to produce its annual World 11.

Players were asked to select the three peers in each position they believe performed best from Aug. 4, 2025 until July 19, 2026. The final World 11 is worked out using the percentage of voters who voted for each player in each position

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who missed out on the Yashin Trophy at the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony to compatriot Unai Simón, received more votes than anyone else and was the only player in any position to bank support from over 50% of voting members.

Kylian Mbappé was backed by 46% of voters in the forwards category, followed by Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.…