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[22/12/2009] FIFA/FIFPro World XI celebrated in Zurich
[21/11/2009] FIFA/FIFPro World XI award introduced
[20/11/2009] 55 players on shortlist FIFA/FIFPro World XI
[12/11/2009] More ballots and pictures for FIFPro s World XI
[5/11/2009] English, Italian and Portugese stars send votes for World XI
[30/10/2009] Liverpool players fill in the FIFPro World XI ballots
[20/10/2009] All players in the world vote for FIFPro World XI 2009
[14/11/2007] John Terry and Didier Drogba receive their FIFPro World XI Award
[11/11/2007] Steven Gerrard receives his FIFPro World XI Award
[8/11/2007] Puyol, Ronaldinho and Messi receive FIFPro Awards
[22/10/2007] Gianluigi Buffon receives his FIFPro World XI Award
[5/10/2007] Kaka voted FIFPro World Player of the Year
[4/10/2007] FIFPro World Player of the Year announced next Friday
[25/9/2007] 55 players shortlisted for FIFPro World XI Player Awards
[21/9/2007] FIFPro World XI shortlist announced next Tuesday
[21/9/2007] Perus top players vote for FIFPro World XI
[19/9/2007] Polish footballer of the year chooses FIFPro World XI
[14/8/2007] Irish pros voting for FIFPro World XI
[26/7/2007] Voting for FIFPro World XI underway
[28/5/2007] FIFPro World Player of the Year Ronaldinho talks about who could win this years title
[26/3/2007] Zinedine Zidane receives FIFPro Award
[15/3/2007] Fabio Cannavaro receives FIFPro World XI Award
[7/1/2007] Thierry Henry receives his FIFPro World XI Award
[4/12/2006] Gianluigi Buffon receives his FIFPro World XI Award
[27/11/2006] San Siro: FIFPro award for Pirlo and Kaka
[24/11/2006] Barcelona-players receive FIFPro Award at Camp Nou
[20/11/2006] John Terry receives his FIFPro World XI Award
[17/11/2006] Milan players receive FIFPro award before the match against Messina
[16/11/2006] How the pros voted? Today: England
[13/11/2006] How the pros voted? Today: France
[9/11/2006] How the pros voted? Italy
[8/11/2006] How the pros voted? Today: Brazil
[8/11/2006] How the pros voted? Today: Germany
[7/11/2006] FIFPro Awards: A lot of media attention
[6/11/2006] FIFPro World X1 Team 2005-06
[2/11/2006] Ronaldinho
[2/11/2006] Ronaldo
[2/11/2006] Andrea Pirlo
[2/11/2006] Ze Roberto
[30/10/2006] Francesco Totti
[30/10/2006] Cafu
[30/10/2006] Didier Drogba
[30/10/2006] Luis Figo
[30/10/2006] William Gallas
[30/10/2006] Jens Lehmann
[30/10/2006] Miroslav Klose
[30/10/2006] Luca Toni
[30/10/2006] Carles Puyol
[26/10/2006] Steven Gerrard
[26/10/2006] Arjen Robben
[26/10/2006] Fabio Cannavaro
[26/10/2006] Michael Ballack
[26/10/2006] Roberto Ayala
[26/10/2006] Adriano Leite Ribeiro
[7/10/2006] Brazilian world champions present the best 55

Defenders

Defenders

Dani Alves
(Brazil, Barcelona, 26)

2009 record: Champions League, Primera División, Spanish Cup, European Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, World Cup for Clubs (with Barcelona), Confederations Cup (with Brazil).

A defender who spends more time on the half of the opposition than on his own. Daniel Alves showcased at Barcelona what fans of Sevilla already knew: the Brazilian wingback is quick, explosive and has as many offensive as defensive skills. In the 2008/09 season he produced 11 assists and 5 goals, this season he has 5 assists and 2 goals. He won 7 trophies in 2009, but due to a suspension he had to watch from the stands to see Barcelona conquer the Champions League.

Nemanja Vidic
(Serbia, Manchester United, 28)

2009 record: Premier League and League Cup.

After an impressive 2008/09 campaign Nemaja Vidic was not only voted best player of Manchester United by the club’s fans and his team mates. The Serbian central defender was lauded as the Best Player in the Premier League too. Vidic is an athletic defender with a solid tackle, who is dangerous in front of the opponent’s goal as well. Last season he scored seven times, mostly with forceful headers. But defence is his game, as he was one of the cornerstones of United’s tough backline that set a record of consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League.

John Terry
(England, Chelsea, 29)

John Terry is the only player to appear in each FIFPro World XI since its introduction in 2005. The physically strong Englishman once again proved to be one of the best central defenders in the world. Whether the coach was Luis Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink, Carlo Ancelotti or Fabio Capello, Terry was secured of his position and the captaincy in 2009. It is no coincidence that the team to break Barcelona's scoring run was Chelsea. With Terry leading the Blues' defence the Spanish rival was held scoreless for the first time in almost eight months.

Patrice Evra
(France, Manchester United, 28)

2009 record: Premier League and League Cup.

The former left-winger of Olympique Nice has transformed into the best left-back of the planet. The Senegal-born Patrice Evra was one of the main stays in Manchester United's superb defence last season, when the Reds secured a record 14 clean sheets in a row. Evra does not solely play defence. Gifted with offensive skills and speed, the French international occasionally bursts down the left flank to create havoc in the opponents half.