More than 28,000 professional footballers have cast their votes for the team, which is based on performances from December 19, 2022 to August 20, 2023.Van Dijk’s form for club and country has seen the Dutchman included among the six defenders in contention to feature in the World 11.The final 11 will consist of the goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who received the most votes, plus the outfield player with the next highest number of selections.It will be announced during The Best FIFA Football Awards in London on January 15.

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Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the finest defenders in world football since joining Liverpool FC in January 2018 and is now club captain.

Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been named among the 23 nominees for the 2023 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11. Read more.