Despite finishing second in the Ballon d'Or rankings this year, Mariona Caldentey has been left out of the list of finalists for the FIFPRO Women's World 11 2025.
Caldentey's omission from the short list, which is voted on exclusively by players, is evident considering his exploits last season.
She scored nine goals and registered two assists to lead Arsenal to Women's Champions League glory in her debut season at the club. Her 14 goal contributions in the Women's Super League (WSL) earned her the WSL Player of the Year award.
Meanwhile, four of Caldentay's Arsenal teammates – Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Michelle Agyemang (on loan at Brighton) – have been shortlisted for the World 11.
The former Barcelona player was also instrumental in Spain reaching the final of Euro 2025. He started all six games, scoring two goals and registering two assists.
The Red Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, Olga Carmona, Vicky López, Athenea del Castillo and Patri Guijarro entered the list of World 11 finalists.
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The final team will be announced on November 3.
FIFPRO Women's World 11 finalists list:
Goalkeepers: Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), Mary Earps (Paris Saint-Germain), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
Defenders: Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash), Ona Batlle (Barcelona), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Olga Carmona (Paris Saint-Germain), Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Ghizlane Chebbak (Al Hilal), Debinha (Kansas City Current), Patri Guijarro (Barcelona), Vicky López (Barcelona), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)
Forwards: Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal/Brighton), Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride), Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), Marta (Orlando Pride), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
