The inclusion of Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, Toni Kroos, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr. in the 2023-24 season’s Best XI highlighted the dominance of Real Madrid during the FIFA The Best awards. This recognition reflected the impact of the Spanish club, which celebrated a remarkable year, securing four titles, including LaLiga and the Champions League.

The Best XI, based on votes for the FIFA The Best awards, also featured players from top clubs such as Manchester City and Barcelona, recognizing the brightest stars in world football.

The Best XI of the Season

The selected XI was:

Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa / Argentina)

Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid / Spain)

Ruben Dias (Manchester City / Portugal)

Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid / Germany)

William Saliba (Arsenal / France)

Rodri Hernández (Manchester City / Spain)

Toni Kroos (Real Madrid / Germany)

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid / England)

Erling Haaland (Manchester City / Norway)

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)

Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid / Brazil) 

Real Madrid’s Dominance

With five players in the Best XI, Real Madrid reaffirmed its status as one of the most influential clubs in world football. Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rüdiger led a solid defense throughout the season, while the attacking and midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr. was key to the team’s successes.

The inclusion of Vinícius Jr. highlights his rise as one of the world’s brightest football stars, while Bellingham continues to impress in his first season with the Spanish giants. Meanwhile, the experience of Kroos and the defensive reliability of Carvajal and Rüdiger proved crucial to the team’s triumphs.

These accolades underscore Real Madrid’s impact not only in domestic competitions but also on the international stage, reaffirming its position as one of the most successful and consistent teams in recent history.