John Terry has been named in the inaugural selection of the FIFA/FIFPro World XI.It means the Chelsea captain has been chosen as one of the best 11 players of the year by over 50,000 professional football players from all over the world.
The selection was unveiled during the FIFA's World Player Gala in Zurich.
The full line-up is:
Iker Casillas in goal; Daniel Alves, Nemanja Vidic, John Terry and Patrice Evra in defence; Steven Gerrard, Xavi and Andres Iniesta in midfield; and Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Torres up front.
The World Player of Year for 2009 is Lionel Messi.
That accolade was voted for by the coaches and captains of 147 national teams. Second was Cristiano Ronaldo, followed by Xavi, Kaka and then Andres Iniesta.
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