FIFPro World XI Award 2008

The Intro
The Fédération Internationale Des Associations de Footballeurs Professionels, usually known by the abbreviation FIFPro, is a worldwide representative organization for professional football players. At the moment there are 42 national players associations who are member of FIFPro. The World XI team is also included on the video game FIFA series.

The World XI are chosen by the footballers themselves from a list of candidates for each position. The list is generated by the awards committee itself. In 2005, FIFPro launched its inaugural "World XI Player Awards", "World Player of the Year" and "Young Player of the Year" awards.

FIFPro 2007 Results

FIFPro World XI
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)

Defenders
Alessandro Nesta (A.C. Milan)
John Terry (Chelsea F.C.)
Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid)
Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona)

Midfielders
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
Kaká (A.C. Milan)
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)

Forwards
Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)
Didier Drogba (Chelsea F.C.)
Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona)

World Player of The Year
Kaka (AC Milan)

Young Player of The Year
Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

FIFPro 2008 Shortlist

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FIFPro 2008 Results

27th October 2008