‎FIFA has revealed the 15 midfielders in contention to make this year’s FIFPro World XI. The shortlist includes three Real Madrid players, three Juventus players, two Chelsea players and Barcelona players.

 Shortlist

(1) Xabi Alonso (Spain / Bayern Munich).

(2) Angel Di Maria (Argentina / Manchester United)

(3) Cesc Fabregas (Spain / Chelsea)

(4) Eden Hazard (Belgium / Chelsea)

(5) Xavi Hernandez (Spain / Barcelona)

(6) Andres Iniesta (Spain / Barcelona)

(7) Toni Kroos (Germany / Real Madrid)

(8) Luka Modric (Croatia / Real Madrid)

(9) Mesut Ozil (Germany / Arsenal)

(10) Andrea Pirlo (Italy / Juventus)

(11) Paul Pogba (France / Juventus)

(12) James Rodriguez (Colombia / Real Madrid)

(13) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany / Bayern Munich)

(14) Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast / Manchester City)

(15) Arturo Vidal (Chile / Juventus)

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