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FIFPro World XI: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in team of 2015

The FIFA FIFPro World XI assembles on stage during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus
Image: The FIFA FIFPro World XI assembles on stage during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala

FIFA have announced the FIFPro XI of the year for 2015 and the line-up is dominated by players from La Liga.

Of the 11 players named at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, eight come from the Spanish top flight, with four from Barcelona and four for Real Madrid.

There were no Premier League players included, but there was one representative each from Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

Here is the team:

FIFPro World XI 2015
Image: FIFPro World XI 2015

GOALKEEPER: Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich

It was another standout year for the Bayern Munich stopper, who again lifted the Bundesliga title in May. Neuer has also helped Pep Guardiola's side to an eight-point lead at the halfway mark of this season.

RIGHT-BACK: Dani Alves, Barcelona

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Alves has been rejuvenated this year and the Brazilian is the first of four representatives from Barcelona's treble-winning side of 2014/15. 

Dani Alves
Image: Dani Alves is named at right back

LEFT-BACK: Marcelo, Real Madrid

Marcelo celebrated passing the 300-appearance mark for Real Madrid in 2015 and again has proved himself to be among the standout full-backs in Europe.

CENTRE-BACK: Thiago Silva, Paris Saint-Germain

Silva captained Paris Saint-Germain to a third consecutive Ligue 1 title, a French Cup and has helped them build a remarkable 20-point gap at the top of the French top flight this season.

Lyon's Camerounese forward Clinton N'Jie (R) vies with Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva
Image: Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva (left) is in the side

CENTRE-BACK: Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid

Ramos took over from Iker Casillas as the captain of Real Madrid and has had another impressive year personally with the club.

CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Paul Pogba, Juventus

Last year saw Pogba become one of the most sought-after players in Europe after helping Juventus secure a fourth consecutive Serie A title as well as reaching the Champions League final.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba controls the ball
Image: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba makes the side in central midfield

CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Andres Iniesta, Barcelona

Another to take the armband from a club legend, Iniesta replaced Xavi as Barcelona's captain in the summer after helping the club to the treble last season and the Club World Cup last month.

CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Luka Modric, Real Madrid

Modric has proven himself to be one of the top creative midfielders in the world again in Real Madrid's engine room in 2015.

FORWARD: Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

Ronaldo continued his remarkable scoring run for yet another year in 2015, managing 54 goals in 52 appearances as well as becoming the top-scoring player in Champions League history. 

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates
Image: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo forms part of the front three

FORWARD: Lionel Messi, Barcelona

It was another incredible year for Messi as Barcelona swept all before them. He also proved his adaptability again as he transitioned from the club's spearhead to becoming part of a lethal attacking trident for Luis Enrique's side. 

FORWARD: Neymar, Barcelona

Messi's team-mate Neymar is also on the list after a stunning year in 2015 that saw him prove himself as one of the best players in the world and score in the Champions League final as Barcelona beat Juventus in June. 

Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar (L) and Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R)
Image: Barcelona forwards Neymar (left) and Lionel Messi are both in the side

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