Arsenal women shine with four players nominated for Prestigious 2025 FIFPRO World 11. Another big statement of the exceptional season of the club is that the Arsenal Women shine as their four players are on the shortlist of the Women 11 of the FIFA FIFPRO World. The 26 list of finalists, who are eligible to win the award, includes defender Leah Williamson and forwards Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Michelle Agyemang. Thich is the first award to be voted by thousands of professional footballers around the globe.
This nomination is a particular honor. This is the fact that the FIFPRO World 11 is also the only global football award which the peers of the players only chooses. More than 6,000 female footballers voted to choose the best team of the year. It is a true sign of respect by fellow footballers. The last World 11 composed of one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards. Moreover, one more outfield player will be unveiled on November 3, 2025.
Reflection of a Historic Season
The nominations of the players are simply outcomes of their massive accomplishments to the club and the country throughout the 2024/25 season. This three-way team featuring Williamson, Kelly and Russo played a major role in ensuring that Arsenal won the successful UEFA Women’s Champions League competition. They went on to be successful in the international scene. They also assisted the England Lionesses to win the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Chloe Kelly proved her status as a big-game player by scoring the crucial penalty in the final with Spain.
Children player Michelle Agyemang also achieved an outstanding year, as she contributed massively towards the European championship win of England. She won some of the vital equalizers in knockout matches. This was an input that made her win the Young Player of the Tournament award. Alessia Russo also completed the season by sharing the Barclays Women Super League Golden Boot.
Part of Wider Wave of Recognition
The FIFPRO shortlist belongs to a wider movement of personal awards of Arsenal Women. Only a few weeks ago, some of these players got honor at the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo, and Chloe Kelly secured 7th, 3rd, and 5th place respectively in the voting of the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Moreover, Arsenal named the Women’s Club of the Month.
The last FIFPro world 11 will take place on November 3rd. Also, by their fabulous performance, the Arsenal party have a good reason to get inclusion in the final list.
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