FIFA Announces 15 Midfielders For FIFPro World XI

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FIFA has announced the 15 midfielders in contention to make this year’s FIFPro World XI, with only the forwards short-list left to be unveiled on December 1.

After the unveiling of the five goalkeepers and 20 defenders who made the shortlist, the 15 midfielders to be added to it are now also known. The shortlist would be completed by the 15 forwards to be announced on December 1.

The midfield shortlist includes three World Cup winners with Germany, Captain, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil each making the cut, as announced by FIFA on Friday.

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The midfielder shortlist announced by FIFA is: (home country / club)

Xabi Alonso (Spain / FC Bayern München);

Angel Di Maria (Argentina / Manchester United FC);

Cesc Fabregas (Spain / Chelsea FC);

Eden Hazard (Belgium / Chelsea FC);

Xavi Hernandez (Spain / FC Barcelona);

Andres Iniesta (Spain / FC Barcelona);

Toni Kroos (Germany / Real Madrid CF);

Luka Modric (Croatia / Real Madrid CF);

Mesut Oezil (Germany / Arsenal FC);

Andrea Pirlo (Italy / Juventus FC);

Paul Pogba (France / Juventus FC);

James Rodriguez (Colombia / Real Madrid CF);

Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany / FC Bayern München);

Yaya Toure (Côte d’Ivoire / Manchester City FC);

Arturo Vidal (Chile / Juventus FC)