Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo headline FIFPRO Men's World 11 shortlist, with Mohamed Salah not nominated

Most of the biggest names in men's soccer have been included among the nominees for this year's FIFPRO Men's World 11. It is voted upon annually by the best players in the game.

Messi and Ronaldo are once again among the nominees. For the first time since 2018, neither of the duo won this year's Ballon d'Or - but stand a chance for inclusion among the FIFPRO Men's World 11 for the 18th straight year.

Dating back to 2005, the award celebrates footballing excellence on the global level. The 2024 awards will mark the 20th edition, and will be revealed Dec. 9. A record 28,000 players from 70 countries have voted for the 2024 Men’s World 11 and Women’s World 11.

Other big names on the list include Man City's Rodri, Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk.

Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Bukayo Saka did not make the shortlist, however.

Messi has a chance to extend his FIFPRO dominance this year, should he make the final 11. An inclusion for the Inter Miami star, who also won Copa America last summer, would be his 18th acknowledgment - another impressive mark in a career full of individual honors.

Goalkeepers: Ederson, Emiliano Martinez, Manuel Neuer

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Ruben Dias, Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Antonio Rudiger, William Saliba, Kyle Walker

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Jamal Musiala, Rodri, Federico Valverde

Forwards: Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Cole Palmer, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinicius Junior, Lamine Yamal

The final team will be revealed on Dec. 9, at the same time as the women's final 11..