Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time

Bronze becomes the first player ever to earn nine World 11 selections, joined by four other England players in the Fifpro award voted by professional players.

Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women's World 11 for a record ninth time, breaking the previous record for most selections to the prestigious award. The England defender is one of five Lionesses chosen, alongside Alex Greenwood, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone and Hannah Hampton.

The World 11 is the only global football award chosen exclusively by players, with 6,511 female professionals from 64 countries voting on performances between 4 August 2025 and 16 August 2026. Spain dominated the outfield selections with four players named: Irene Paredes (making her first appearance since 2017), Mapi Leon, Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, all from Barcelona.

Zambia's Barbra Banda, in the team for the third time, is the only player based outside England or Spain.