FIFA reveals Team of the Year, with FIVE Premier League stars included in lineup and Kylian Mbappe among shock omissions
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The Premier League dominates the latest edition of the FIFA Team of the Year, with a whopping five stars from the English top flight included. A fan vote was combined with the selections of a panel of experts to decide on football's finest 11 via a points system.
![[William Saliba has dominated defences across the country for Arsenal and is in the side]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/20/93248983-14202915-image-a-75_1734467706086.jpg)
The first nine players in the side were made up of the goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and two forwards with the greatest number of points. The dream team was completed by adding in the two remaining outfield players with the most points, which ended up creating a starting 11 with a 4-3-3 formation.
![[Emiliano Martinez lines up between the posts after guiding Argentina to Copa America glory]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/20/93249007-14202915-image-a-76_1734467722700.jpg)
At FIFA's 2023 awards, held in January this year, a lineup with a distinct flavour of Manchester City was unveiled, featuring six players from the club and none from any other Premier League team. The league's dominance remained this time around but the team announced in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, included representatives from a wider range of clubs from the division.
![[Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham (L to R) lead a healthy Real Madrid contingent]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/20/93249103-14202915-image-m-78_1734467923217.jpg)
Erling Haaland and Rodri make up a roster of three Man City stars in FIFA's Team of the Year. William Saliba has dominated defences across the country for Arsenal and is in the side. Emiliano Martinez lines up between the posts after guiding Argentina to Copa America glory.
![[Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal starts as a right forward after a breakout year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/20/93249195-14202915-image-m-80_1734467995089.jpg)
Despite their recent downturn in fortunes, with the side winning just one in the last 11, three City players receive the nod in the lineup thanks to yet another Premier League title in May. Ruben Dias is recognised for his composure in defence, while Ballon d'Or winner Rodri makes an appearance in the midfield after another fine year which was cruelly curtailed by a knee ligament injury.
![[It all means there is no room for Kylian Mbappe after a mixed start for Los Blancos this season]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/20/93249211-14202915-image-a-81_1734468036157.jpg)
