NewsVirgil van Dijk named in The Best FIFA Men's 11 for 2025

Van Dijk's spot in the line-up was confirmed during FIFA's end-of-year award ceremony on Tuesday evening in Doha.

During the 2024-25 season, the Reds' skipper played a crucial role in helping lead Arne Slot's team to a record-equalling 20th league title, featuring in all but one fixture in the heart of defence.

The final XI was determined by a selected expert panel alongside a fan vote on FIFA.com, and is made up of a goalkeeper, four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards.

The Best FIFA Men's 11:

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Cole Palmer, Vitinha, Pedri, Jude Bellingham

Forwards: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal