Arsenal: David Raya named in FIFPRO World 11 after Ballon d'Or snub

Arsenal goalkeeper Raya named in FIFPRO World 11, becoming only the second Gunners player ever to receive the honour after Thierry Henry in 2006.

David Raya has been named in the FIFPRO World 11 for 2026, voted for by 19,806 professional men's footballers worldwide. The Arsenal goalkeeper becomes only the second player in the club's history to make the prestigious team since its launch in 2005, joining Thierry Henry who was selected in 2006.

Raya's selection comes weeks after he finished second in voting for the Yashin Trophy, the award for the world's best goalkeeper, which went to Spanish teammate Unai Simón. Despite missing out on that individual honour at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, Raya has been recognised for an exceptional year in which he won the Premier League with Arsenal and played a key role in Mikel Arteta's side reaching the Champions League final.

Raya was one of only two Premier League players named in the FIFPRO World 11, alongside Erling Haaland. The full team includes forwards Haaland, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, with Jude Bellingham selected in midfield for the fourth consecutive year.