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Ellie Carpenter shortlisted for the 2026 FIFPro Women’s World XI

2 min read 3 November 2026

CommBank Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has been shortlisted for the FIFPro Women's World XI award, nominated for the award by her fellow players for the second consecutive season.

Carpenter is among 26 players shortlisted for the prestigious team, which is made up of the 11 players who receive the most votes from their peers in each position.

Over 26,000 professional footballers from 75 countries have voted for their men’s and women’s team of the year. The World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers.

The FIFPRO Women’s World 11 finalists are the 26 women’s football players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances from 4 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 inclusive. Players must have appeared in at least 20 official matches during that period.

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The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who have received the most votes will be selected for the World 11. The final spot in the World 11 will be assigned to the remaining outfield player with the next highest number of votes.

FIFPRO will announce the World 11 on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 from 12am AEDT on its digital platforms.

2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 Finalists

Goalkeepers

Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC, Germany)
Catalina Coll (Barcelona, Spain)
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)

Defenders

Ona Batlle (Barcelona/Arsenal, Spain)
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea, Australia)
Emily Fox (Arsenal, USA)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Mapi Leon (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain)
Katie McCabe (Arsenal/Chelsea, Republic of Ireland)
Irene Paredes (Barcelona, Spain)

Midfielders

Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Al-Hilal/Free Agent, Morocco)
Patri Guijarro (Barcelona, Spain)
Anaele Le Moguedec (Paris FC, France)
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain)
Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)

Forwards

Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea, England)
Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid, Spain)
Ada Hegerberg (OL Lyonnes, Norway)
Chloe Kelly (Arsenal, England)
Ewa Pajor (Barcelona, Poland)
Claudia Pina (Barcelona, Spain)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)