Harry Kane has made unwanted history by becoming the first Ballon d'Or winner to be omitted from the FIFPRO Men's World 11. The Bayern Munich striker was not selected by his fellow professionals for the annual team of the year, despite winning the sport's top individual prize last month.
The team was announced on Monday, voted for exclusively by 19,806 professional male footballers worldwide. Kane was among 26 finalists but did not receive enough votes to make the final eleven. The England captain scored 73 goals for club and country last season but was edged out in the forward voting, receiving 27.6 per cent of votes compared to Erling Haaland's 28.4 per cent.
Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, who finished second and third in the Ballon d'Or voting, were both included in the attacking line-up alongside Haaland and Lionel Messi. Jude Bellingham was the sole English representative in the midfield, selected alongside Rodri and Vitinha.
FIFPRO confirmed the historic nature of the snub, noting it is the first time since the award's inception in 2005 that the Ballon d'Or winner has been left out. Other notable players missing from the final selection included Michael Olise, William Saliba, Fabian Ruiz and Declan Rice.
The Women's World 11 was also announced, featuring seven players from England's Women's Super League. Lucy Bronze earned a record ninth appearance in the team, while Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas was also selected. Over 6,500 female players from 64 countries participated in that vote.
FC Halifax Town's focus returns to domestic action with a trip to face 13th-placed Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday.
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