Around 25,000 professional footballers from 65 countries took part in the poll to decide the contendersWorld champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award. Ten players out of last year's World XI, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, were named on the list, with Spanish giants Real Madrid the best represented club with 11 players. ⏰ BREAKING2⃣5⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ professional footballers in 6⃣5⃣ countries have votedHere are their top 1⃣5⃣ forwardsThe 3⃣ most-voted forwards will be in the #World11➡️ https://t.co/NV1eetMqzi#TheBest #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/Ezqw5yVWEq — FIFPro (@FIFPro) September 10, 2018World Cup semi-finalists England had three nominations in Tottenham Hotspur pair Harry Kane and Kieran Trippier as well as Manchester City's Kyle Walker. ⏰ BREAKING2⃣5⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ professional footballers in 6⃣5⃣ countries have votedHere are their top 2⃣0⃣ defendersThe 4⃣ most-voted defenders will be in the #World11Live blog ➡️ https://t.co/NV1eetMqzi#TheBest #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/vw2jS62yeu — FIFPro (@FIFPro) September 10, 2018Around 25,000 professional footballers from 65 countries took part in the poll to decide the contenders. The World XI will be announced at The Best FIFA Football Awards in London on September 24.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 10, 2018 14:03 UTC