The FIFA FIFPRO Men's World XI had an unusual look to it when announced during this year's awards ceremony in Paris.
For the first time in 15 years, Cristiano Ronaldo was not included as part of the selection. In the Al-Nassr player's absence, Lionel Messi became the first man to be included in 16 consecutive teams.
The pair were both featured for the first time back in 2007, when Ronaldo was classed as a midfielder and picked alongside Steven Gerrard and Kaka with the latter named player of the year. They would remain constants in the XI over the next decade and a half, swapping that trophy between themselves numerous times until Luka Modric ended their duopoly in 2018.
