FIFPro Women’s World XI Revealed

The FIFPro Women’s World XI has been unveiled as voted for by top female players.

The World XI recipients include four members of the all-conquering Olympique Lyon side.

Camille Abily, Lucy Bronze, Dzsenifer Marozsan and Wendie Renard all made the list.

Alex Morgan, a member of the Olympique Lyonnais team that won last season’s triple, was also named on the list.

While speaking on her inclusion with FIFPro, Morgan, who was on loan at Lyon from Orlando Pride, said: “It’s always exciting to be considered as one of the top players in the world.”

“For women’s football to have our own World XI is incredible. It helps promote the women’s game. It helps female footballers recognize the talent among their peers and I’m really happy to encourage and be a part of that.” she added.

Over 4,100 female first-division footballers in 45 countries voted for the World XI based on 2017 performances.

THE 2017 FIFPRO WOMEN’S WORLD XI IS:

Goalkeeper:

Hedvig Lindahl (Sweden – Chelsea FC)

Defenders:
Lucy Bronze (England – Olympique Lyonnais)
Nilla Fischer (Sweden – VfL Wolfsburg)
Wendie Renard (France – Olympique Lyonnais)
Irene Paredes (Spain – Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielders:
Camille Abily (France – Olympique Lyonnais)
Dzsenifer Marozsán (Germany – Olympique Lyonnais)
Marta Vieira da Silva (Brazil – Orlando Pride)

Attackers:
Pernille Harder (Denmark – VfL Wolfsburg)
Lieke Martens (The Netherlands – FC Barcelona)
Alex Morgan (United States – Orlando Pride)