Arsenal star makes FIFPRO Women’s World XI

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has been named in the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 following a vote by 6,511 professional players across 64 countries. She was the sole Arsenal representative selected in the final lineup, despite teammates Ona Batlle, Emily Fox, and Chloe Kelly also making the shortlist. Russo secured one of the three forward spots alongside Barcelona's Claudia Pina and Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda.

Russo's selection comes after a standout campaign in which she scored nine goals in 12 European matches, helping Arsenal finish second in the Women's Super League and win the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup. Several of her England teammates were also selected for the world team, including Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, and Ella Toone.