Arsenal: David Raya named in FIFPRO World 11 after Ballon d'Or snub

The team is voted for by 19,806 professional men’s footballers worldwide and this year’s lineup has now been announced.

Raya got the nod in goal and in doing so becomes only the second Arsenal player to make the FIFPRO World 11 since it launched in 2005.

Thierry Henry was named in the side in 2006, alongside Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto’o as the forwards, and Raya has now joined the Arsenal legend in an extremely exclusive club.

“Thank you guys for voting me in the FIFPRO World 11,” Raya said.

“It’s incredible how you guys have voted for me. Thank you very much to everyone who has chosen me to be part of this. Keep doing your thing.”

It comes after Raya was pipped to the Yashin Trophy last month.

Raya came second in the voting, the best finish of his career, but he missed out picking up the award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

However, he has now been recognised for a year in which he won the Premier League with Arsenal and played a key role in Mikel Arteta’s side making it to the final of the Champions League as well.

Raya was one of only two Premier League players to be named in the FIFPRO World 11 this year, along with Erling Haaland.

Recognition: David Raya

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In defence, Champions League-winning full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes were included, as was Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi.

Jude Bellingham was selected in midfield for the fourth year in a row, with Rodri and Vitinha completing the lineup.