Published 10:21 IST, December 18th 2020
FIFPro World XI: Ronaldo and Messi lead the lines alongside Lewandowski; check full squad
Bayern superstar Robert Lewandowski, Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi make it to the FIFPro World XI, full list here.
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Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski h a scintillating campaign previous season, which saw him clinch Bundesliga and Champions League titles. Poland international mand to score most goals in Europe across all competitions. And his efforts were duly recognised when he was named in FIFPro World XI at Best FIFA Football Awards, alongside Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi.
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Lewandowski ideal striker, Ronaldo occupies left wing
FIFPro World XI comprises of standout performers throughout season as a recognition of ir scintillating efforts. Best FIFA Football Awards, which was held virtually on Thursday, owing to coronavirus pandemic, saw Lewandowski le lines in World XI.
32-year-old Bavarian's contribution could be comprehended from fact that he netted 55 goals across all competitions last season. He was joined by Ronaldo and Messi, two footballing greats of generation. Ronaldo guided Juventus to Serie A title, his second in as many seasons while netting most goals among his teammates.
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Bayern players dominate World XI midfield
On or hand, Messi enjoyed a decent season individually, bagging Pichichi, ahe of Real Mrid superstar Karim Benzema. However, his team h a dismal campaign, having failed to win a single title last season amid tumultuous situation that grips club.
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Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has been included in midfield, unsurprisingly, having netted 16 times, while racking up 23 assists last term. Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich and his former teammate Thiago Alcantara played a key role in Bayern's Champions League triumph. And ir efforts were rewarded by FIFA.
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Alisson over Manuel Neuer between sticks
Besides, FIFPro World XI boasts a rock-solid defence with Sergio Ramos and Virgil van Dijk preferred centre-backs. Ramos guided his side to LaLiga success, while Van Dijk was one of pillars of Liverpool side which won its maiden Premier League title. Van Dijk is joined by Trent Alexander-Arld on right flank.
Bayern Munich youngster Alphonso Davies wreaked havoc against Barcelona in final eight of Champions League and his efforts were duly recognised with a defensive duty down left flank. Liverpool shot-stopper Alisson Becker was picked as ideal . 1 despite Manuel Neuer's scintillating form last season, triggering controversy and discontent among Bavarian fans.
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10:21 IST, December 18th 2020