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Seven Manchester City players are among 11 Premier League stars nominated for the 2024 Fifpro team of the year.<\/b><\/p>\n
Only Real Madrid have more players nominated with eight, including France forward Kylian Mbappe, who joined the Spanish club from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.<\/p>\n
City’s seven are goalkeeper Ederson, defenders Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker, midfielders Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and striker Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n
England forward Cole Palmer is shortlisted for the first time as a Manchester City and Chelsea player following his move from Etihad Stadium to Stamford Bridge in August 2023.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is also included amongst the nominations but there is no place for Liverpool and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah.<\/p>\n
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and Al Nassr’s Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo are the only two players from the list of 26 who play outside of Europe.<\/p>\n
Messi’s 18th nomination extends his record as the most-nominated player in history, with Ronaldo close behind on 16.<\/p>\n
Global players\u2019 union Fifpro say over 21,000 men\u2019s players from 70 countries have voted<\/p>\n
The men\u2019s World XI will be named at the Fifa Best awards on 9 December.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n