FIFA have today announced their shortlist for midfield positions on their World XI.

Real Madrid have more nominees than any other club, with James Rodruigez, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric all appearing on the list.

Premiership nominees include Cesc Fabregas, Eden Hazard, Angel di Maria and Mesut Ozil.

FIFA will announce the full 55-man shortlist on December 1, and the winning 11 will be revealed on January 12.

All nominees: Xabi Alonso (Bayern Munich); Angel Di Maria (Manchester United); Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea); Eden Hazard (Chelsea); Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona); Andres Iniesta (Barcelona); Toni Kroos (Real Madrid); Luka Modric (Real Madrid); Mesut Ozil (Arsenal); Andrea Pirlo (Juventus); Paul Pogba (Juventus); James Rodriguez (Real Madrid); Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich); Yaya Toure (Manchester City); Arturo Vidal (Juventus).