Ellie Carpenter shortlisted for the FIFPro Women’s World XI

2 min read 28 October 2025

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

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 6,000 women’s footballers have voted for their 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 11 August 2024 to 3 August 2025 inclusive. Players must have appeared in at least 20 official matches during that period.

UNE 26: Ellie Carpenter of Australia runs with the ball whilst under pressure Kaja Erzen of Slovenia during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Slovenia at HBF Park on June 26, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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, 4th November 2025, from 12am AEDT on its digital platforms.

2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 Finalists

Goalkeepers

Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham, Germany)
Mary Earps (Paris Saint-Germain, England)
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)

Defenders

Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, Nigeria)
Ona Batlle (Barcelona, Spain)
Millie Bright (Chelsea, England)
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Olga Carmona (Real Madrid / Paris Saint-Germain, Spain)
Ellie Carpenter (OL Lyonnes / Chelsea, Australia)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Leah Williamson (Arsenal, England)

Midfielders

Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Badalona / Al Hilal, Morocco)
Debinha (Kansas City Current, Brazil)
Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona, Spain)
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)
Keira Walsh (Barcelona / Chelsea, England)

Forwards

Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal / Brighton & Hove Albion, England)
Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Colombia)
Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid, Spain)
Chloe Kelly (Manchester City / Arsenal, England)
Marta (Orlando Pride, Brazil)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)