It’s the fifth time our prolific Norwegian has been included in the prestigious annual lineup, having previously been recognised in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The award itself is voted for by 19,806 professional footballers, meaning this inclusion shows Haaland is recognised by his peers as one of the most fearsome forwards in world football.
It follows his eighth place finish at the Ballon d’Or last month, as well as his selection for both the PFA Team of the Year and Premier League Fan Team of the Year in 2025/26.
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Last term saw him claim his third Premier League Golden Boot in just four seasons, netting 27 times in the English top-flight alone.
He also scored eight times in 10 Champions League outings, as well as a hat-trick against Liverpool and assist in the final on our way to FA Cup success.
In total, that meant 38 goals in 52 games last season.
And he’s started the new campaign ominously too, with 14 goals in 14 games across all competitions, including nine in the Premier League as he sits in pole position for another Golden Boot.
On the way, he’s become the third highest scorer in our history, with 176 strikes in just 212 appearances.
Haaland is just one behind Eric Brook, who sits second, while Club record marksman Sergio Aguero ended his City career on 260.
Our current No.9 has already surpassed Aguero in terms of Champions League goals, scoring 39 times in the competition for City.
In total, he has 62 goals in 61 Champions League appearances, placing him seventh amongst the leading scorers in its history.
Congratulations to Erling on this latest honour in his spectacular career!
Former City star Rodri, now with Barcelona after a summer move to the Nou Camp, was also named in the XI.
2026 Men’s FIFPro World 11
David Raya (Arsenal), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Rodri (Barcelona), Vitinha (PSG), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
BE AT CITY V NAPOLI!
City will look to move a step closer to UEFA Champions League knockout qualification as we face Napoli – and you can be here to cheer on the Blues!
Enzo Maresca’s men take on Massimiliano Allegri’s Serie A side on Tuesday 24 November with a 20:00 (UK) kick-off at the Etihad.
It’s our fifth game in the League Phase following four wins and one defeat and those results have left us seventh in the League Phase with the top eight automatically qualifying for the Round of 16.
Make sure you’re here to support Maresca’s men with tickets now on sale to any Cityzens with an account active before 27 August. It’s up to four tickets per Cityzen - three additional for members on the UEFA Cup Scheme.
You can also make a special night of it with a hospitality experience under the Etihad lights - packages start from £110 per person, with places in City Hall, Crossbar and Zadie’s all available in the new Pep Guardiola Stand as well as 12-seater Platinum Boxes and places in the Asahi Superdry Tunnel Club Premier.
