​FIFPRO World XI Appearances Ranking: Messi Leads with 17 Selections, Mbappe Ranks Sixth with 6

November 4 – FIFPRO (International Federation of Professional Footballers) has officially announced the 2025 World XI, featuring players such as Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham, and Cole Palmer, among others.  

According to statistical data, in the all-time ranking of FIFPRO World XI appearances, Lionel Messi leads with 17 selections, followed closely by Cristiano Ronaldo, who ranks second with 15 appearances.  

FIFPRO World XI All-Time Appearances Ranking:
1. Lionel Messi – 17  
2. Cristiano Ronaldo – 15  
3. Sergio Ramos – 11  
4. Andrés Iniesta – 9  
5. Dani Alves – 8  
6. Kylian Mbappé – 6  

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