![]() The first of many Los Blancos players to feature in the FIFPro World XI for 2017. The pacy left-back made the World XI for the third time in a row (overall 4th) and deservedly so after his cavalier performances lit up Europe as Real Madrid dominated Europe and Spain enroute to a impressive Double. Marcelo has been so good for so long, people forget the Brazilian is still 29. Left-Back: Marcelo (Real Madrid and Brazil) The mighty Barcelona came undone against the Buffon and co’s steely rearguard and while the continental crown eluded them, Buffon was easily the standout keeper last season and deserved his inclusion in the World XI.Ī third-time awardee, remarkably a decade after his last. ![]() The 39-year-old, however, left his best performances for Europe and played a crucial role in Juventus’ run to the final. An emotional Buffon choked up during his acceptance speech! (Photo: AFP) Not only did the Bianconeri lift their sixth straight Scudetto, but they also won the Coppa Italia. The FIFA FIFPro World XI for 2017 was dominated by European and Spanish champions Real Madrid but who are the 11 best players in the world? Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus and Italy)ĭespite suffering a cruel defeat in the 2017 UEFA Champions League final at the hands of Real Madrid, Buffon had a remarkably successful 2016-17 season with Juventus.
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