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FIFA have today announced the 15 midfielders shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2014 as part of the final 55-player shortlist.
After the unveiling of the five goalkeepers and 20 defenders who made the shortlist, the 15 midfielders to be added to it are now also known:
1.Xabi Alonso (Spain / FC Bayern München)
2.Angel Di Maria (Argentina / Manchester United FC)
3.Cesc Fabregas (Spain / Chelsea FC)
4.Eden Hazard (Belgium / Chelsea FC)
5.Xavi Hernandez (Spain / FC Barcelona)
6.Andres Iniesta (Spain / FC Barcelona)
7.Toni Kroos (Germany / Real Madrid CF)
8.Luka Modric (Croatia / Real Madrid CF)
9.Mesut Ozil (Germany / Arsenal FC)
10.Andrea Pirlo (Italy / Juventus FC)
11.Paul Pogba (France / Juventus FC)
12.James Rodriguez (Colombia / Real Madrid CF)
13.Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany / FC Bayern München)
14.Yaya Toure (Côte d’Ivoire / Manchester City FC)
15.Arturo Vidal (Chile / Juventus FC).
-Fifa.com