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Four Arsenal Stars Vie for Women's World 11
4 Nov
Summary
- Four Arsenal players shortlisted for prestigious FIFPRO Women's World 11.
- Ona Batlle's nomination includes achievements with Barcelona.
- Emily Fox, Chloe Kelly, and Alessia Russo recognized for Arsenal's success.
Four Arsenal stars, Ona Batlle, Emily Fox, Chloe Kelly, and Alessia Russo, have been named on the shortlist for the 2026 FIFPRO Women's World 11. The prestigious award's final lineup will be revealed on November 9, with players themselves voting for their peers.
Ona Batlle's inclusion reflects her stellar final season with Barcelona, where she secured a Champions League title and multiple domestic honors. Emily Fox, Chloe Kelly, and Alessia Russo are recognized following Arsenal's second-place finish in the Women's Super League and their victory in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
Fox also earned accolades for her performance with the United States at the SheBelieves Cup and was named in the Champions League and WSL teams of the season. Russo received England Women's Player of the Year and was selected for the Champions League team of the season after an impressive scoring record. Kelly contributed six goals in 28 appearances across all competitions.
Arsenal has a notable history with the World 11, with several players previously making the team, including Sari van Veenendaal, Vivianne Miedema, Leah Williamson, Beth Mead, and Alessia Russo. Batlle was also included in the 2025 World 11 while still a Barcelona player.
