FIFPRO Names Women's World 11 With Bonmatí
The 11-player squad was selected from a shortlist voted on by 6,511 players, with Ewa Pajor among the notable omissions.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Soccer
FIFPRO announced its Women's World 11 on November 9, 2026, featuring Aitana Bonmatí and Ella Toone among the selected players. The team was chosen from a shortlist voted on by 6,511 players, and Alexia Putellas was also named to the squad.
Why it matters
The selection draws attention to the players recognized by their peers across the global women's professional game. The omission of Ewa Pajor and the composition of the squad have sparked controversy among fans and observers.
Barcelona placed five representatives in the squad, while Manchester City had one, and Barbra Banda was the only player included from outside the WSL or Liga F. Bonmatí made seven Liga F appearances and started one of her three Champions League outings.
The players
FIFPRO
FIFPRO is the global representative body for professional football players, based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.
Aitana Bonmatí
Aitana Bonmatí is a Spanish midfielder who plays for FC Barcelona and has been among the leading players in women's football.
Ella Toone
Ella Toone is an English midfielder who plays for Manchester United and has represented the England women's national team.
Alexia Putellas
Alexia Putellas is a Spanish midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or Féminin winner who has played for FC Barcelona.
Ewa Pajor
Ewa Pajor is a Polish forward who plays for VfL Wolfsburg and was omitted from the Women's World 11 despite her vote share.
The details
FIFPRO selected the Women's World 11 by percentage of votes by position from a shortlist voted on by 6,511 players across the women's professional game. Controversy surrounded the shortlist, and Ewa Pajor was omitted from the final squad despite receiving 10.5% of forward votes.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: FIFPRO announced the Women's World 11.
August 2025 to August 2026: Timeframe considered for the selection.
Season Trajectory
FIFPRO's player-voted World 11 has become a barometer of peer recognition in football, and this women's edition reflects how league concentration at Barcelona and the WSL shapes the selection pool. The squad's composition signals ongoing debate over how far the award reaches beyond the most visible leagues.
Fantasy managers and fans following women's football can use the vote shares and club concentrations to assess which players are recognized at the highest level. The omission of Pajor may influence how fans weigh the award's credibility when comparing squads.
The takeaway
Peer-voted awards offer a window into how professionals rank their colleagues, but club concentration and league visibility can shape outcomes. Readers tracking the women's game should weigh both the selection and the process behind it.
Further reading
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