Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Joao Cancelo were named in the 2022 FIFA FIFPro Men’s World XI after a vote by fellow professionals.
Belgian midfielder De Bruyne, 31, capped an impressive 2022 in which he was also named on the Ballon d’Or’s final three-man shortlist by being named in the XI for the third consecutive year.
Haaland, 22, was named in the XI for a second successive year after following his goalscoring exploits at Borussia Dortmund with a 33 goals in all competitions in his debut season at City, breaking the club record for most Premier League goals in a single season last weekend.
De Bruyne said: “Any time your fellow professionals vote to recognise your ability, it means so much.
“To be in this World XI for the third year in a row really is fantastic and truly humbling.
“I work hard every single day to ensure I am consistent; I want to perform at my highest level as often as possible.
“If other players recognise that it means I am doing something right.
“I want to thank everyone who voted for me – but also the management, staff and players here at City because, without them, I could not do what I do.”
Haaland added: “I am really happy to be named in the latest World XI. I’m grateful to be recognised as one of the best.
“Nothing beats being voted for by other players. When your peers recognise your quality, it means so much.
“I just want to keep doing well and hopefully end this season with some trophies for Manchester City.”
Cancelo has moved to to Bayern Munich after making a loan move from City in the winter transfer window.