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FIFPro Announce 2020 World XI Nominees

The shortlist for the 2020 FIFPro World XI has been announced.

Every professional footballer around the world was invited to vote for the best player in each position. The ones with the most votes made it into the 55-man shortlist.

The goalkeeper with the most votes, as well as the top three defenders, midfielders, and forwards, will be inducted into the FIFPro World XI. The remaining spot will go to the outfield player with the most votes.

Bayern Munich are the most represented team in the shortlist, boasting 11 players. Title winners Real Madrid and Liverpool come in joint-second with eight players each.