a New trophies to be added to the shelves: On Thursday, Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbapp and Jude Bellingham were honored as members of the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World XI and posed with statuettes.
This ideal team is selected and voted exclusively by footballers from all over the world, organized by the International Federation of Professional Football Players (FIFPRO). The only members of the meringue team are French and British.
Jude and Kylian, the pride of Real Madrid
To choose the best eleven, voters will choose three candidates for each position (goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, forward) based on their performance from July 15, 2024 to August 3, 2025. The three players with the most votes for each position will be selected, but only one goalkeeper will be selected.
‘Kiki’ finished the 2024/25 season with 44 goals and 5 assists, wearing the white shirt for the first time. He also became LaLiga’s top scorer and was awarded the Golden Boot. This is the sixth time in his career that he has won this award.
Bellingham, on the other hand, was the player with the most votes. Last season, he scored 15 goals (nine in La Liga and three in the Champions League) and provided 15 assists, creating multiple scoring opportunities. He is currently recovering from a muscle injury. This is the third time Jude has received the trophy in his career.
Following this feat, Real Madrid’s official Instagram account praised the players, sharing a photo of both stars receiving the award and writing alongside the photo: “KM10 x JB5 x FIFPRO Men’s World 11 Trophy”.
The club’s fans were quick to show their support and love for Mbapp and Bellingham, with messages such as “They deserve more than that”, “The best midfielder and the best striker”, “The best player in the world” and “Our players are handsome” the two players receiving messages. “Let’s go.” “Jara Madrid,” Killian replied.
Meanwhile, the ideal XI would consist of: Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal; In defense, Achraf Hakimi, Virgil van Dijk and Nuno Mendes. In midfield are Vicinha, Pedri, Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer. The attacking line includes Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Demble and Kylian Mbapp.
Meanwhile, Kylian and Jude will head to the Mestalla Stadium this Sunday, February 8th, to face Valencia CF.
