Five Lionesses named in 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11

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Lionesses stars recognised by fellow professionals in FIFPRO Women’s World 11

Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo have received recognition for their excellent 2025-26 campaigns with selections in the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11.

The FIFPRO Women’s World 11, which was first introduced in 2015, is a global XI voted for exclusively by professional footballers.

After a shortlisting of 26 finalists who received the most votes from their peers, the World 11 was announced on Monday 9 November 2026, with Hampton, Bronze, Greenwood, Toone and Russo making the final selection of 11.

Hannah Hampton

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named in the FIFPRO Women's World 11 for the second consecutive year.

Alongside another impressive campaign for Chelsea, Hampton continued to be an important member of Sarina Wiegman's England squad, maintaining her position as the Lionesses' first-choice goalkeeper.

Hannah Hampton has been named in the World 11 for the second consecutive year

Lucy Bronze

Lucy Bronze, who plays her club football for Chelsea, has now been selected by her fellow professionals for a record ninth time, having previously featured in eight consecutive editions of the World 11 between 2017 and 2025.

The full-back has continued to add to her remarkable England career during the 2025-26 season, reaching 145 senior appearances in March 2026 to become the Lionesses' third-most-capped player.

Alex Greenwood

Defender Alex Greenwood has been named in the 2026 FIFPRO Women's World 11 for the third time in her career, having also featured in 2023 and 2024.

The Manchester City captain enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 campaign, helping her club win the Women's Super League title and the Women's FA Cup.

Alex Greenwood and Alessia Russo both feature in the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11

Ella Toone

Ella Toone is making her second appearance in the FIFPRO Women's World 11 after her 2023 selection.

The midfielder reached the milestone of 200 appearances for Manchester United in October last year, and now has 24 senior international goals to her name from 69 caps.

Alessia Russo

After featuring in the FIFPRO Women's World 11 in 2023 and 2025, Alessia Russo now has a third selection to her name after being named in this year’s 11.

The 27-year-old was prolific in league and cup action for Arsenal throughout 2025-26, while also featuring in all ten of the Lionesses’ matches and scoring five goals. The forward started nine of those games, including all six of England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying fixtures.

Alongside England’s five World 11 featured players, Aggie Beever-Jones and Chloe Kelly made the shortlist of 26 players for this year’s accolade.

Five Lionesses named in 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11

Lionesses stars recognised by fellow professionals in FIFPRO Women’s World 11

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