Lionel Messi has been voted into the FIFPRO World XI for the 18th time, returning to the players’ selection for the first time since 2023.

The 39-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami forward was named Monday alongside Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal in a four-player attack, according to Associated Press reporting published by Sportsnet. Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane missed out.

Nearly 20,000 players voted in the poll organized by FIFPRO, the global players’ union. Messi was the only player selected for the men’s team who plays his club soccer outside Europe.

Paris Saint-Germain supplied three selections: Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha. Real Madrid’s Mbappé and Jude Bellingham also made the lineup, while Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was elected alongside Barcelona defenders and midfielders Pau Cubarsí and Rodri.

Spain and England each supplied five players to the Women’s World XI, which was also announced Monday. FIFPRO said more than 6,500 women players from 64 countries took part in that vote.

Spain’s selections included three-time Ballon d’Or winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí. England defender Lucy Bronze earned a record ninth appearance in the women’s team, which was first elected in 2015.

Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda was the only women’s selection representing a national team outside Europe. No United States player was selected; Alex Morgan was the last American voted into the team, in 2023.

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