FIFA have officially unveiled their Team of the Year, revealing a star-studded Best XI set up in a 4-4-2 formation at a ceremony held in Doha on Tuesday.

Leading the attack are Ousmane Dembélé and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who finished first and second respectively in the Ballon d’Or rankings earlier this year. Their inclusion underlines a year defined by pace, flair, and match-winning brilliance at the highest level.

The Premier League also has a strong presence in the team, with Virgil van Dijk and Cole Palmer earning places after outstanding individual seasons. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was also named in the XI following another commanding year between the posts.

Midfield duties are handled by an elite mix of creativity and control, featuring Jude Bellingham, Vitinha, and Pedri—players who consistently dictated games for club and country.

The defence, however, tells a clear story of dominance. Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, and Achraf Hakimi all make the lineup, completing an all-PSG backline.

Paris Saint-Germain’s heavy representation comes as little surprise after a remarkable 2024/25 campaign that saw the French giants lift the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 title, and the French Cup.

Opinion: A Team That Reflects Modern Football’s Power Shift

FIFA’s Best XI is more than just a list of elite names—it is a snapshot of football’s current balance of power. PSG’s dominance across the team reflects a season where they not only won trophies but imposed themselves tactically and mentally on Europe.

The inclusion of young stars like Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham also signals a generational shift. Football’s future is no longer approaching—it is already here. These players are not prospects; they are leaders on the biggest stages.

At the same time, the presence of Premier League stars like Van Dijk and Palmer highlights the league’s continued influence in shaping world-class talent.

While debates will always surround who deserved a spot and who missed out, this Best XI captures excellence across leagues, styles, and generations. Above all, it celebrates a year where football was bold, expressive, and relentlessly competitive—exactly how fans love it.