Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a nomination for the FifPro World XI due to his impressive performances in Saudi Arabia. However, fans are expressing their frustration with his inclusion in the annual best XI.

Ronaldo's Nomination

Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr on a free transfer from Manchester United in January, has been included in FifPro's 23-man shortlist. This list is voted on by fellow players. Out of the seven forwards nominated, Ronaldo is joined by Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Vinicius Jr.

Despite his achievements, fans were unimpressed with Ronaldo's selection and took to social media to express their dissatisfaction.

Fans Express Disappointment

One fan commented on X (formerly Twitter), "Why not pick some players from Sky Bet Championship EFL League since you selected players from the Saudi Arabia league." Another fan added, "No Victor Osimhen. African best male footballer of the year. No Salah, no Allison, but you rushed to the Saudi Arabia league." Another supporter raged, "Putting Ronaldo on that list is crazy." Yet one more fan questioned, "Ronaldo and Benzema????"

Ronaldo's Impressive Form

Ronaldo's performances for Al-Nassr have been outstanding, scoring 38 goals and providing 13 assists in 44 appearances in 2023. He has scored 20 goals during the current Saudi Pro League season, making him the league's leading scorer. Additionally, Ronaldo scored 10 goals for Portugal during their successful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Ronaldo's prolific goal-scoring abilities have also earned him the title of the world's top-scoring player in 2023. This is not the first time Ronaldo has been nominated for the FifPro World XI; he has previously been selected 14 times. However, he missed out on the nomination last year for the first time since 2007. Throughout his illustrious career, Ronaldo has also won the FifPro World XI's best player award five times.

In conclusion, Cristiano Ronaldo's nomination for the FifPro World XI has sparked mixed reactions among fans. While some are impressed with his performances in Saudi Arabia, others believe players from other leagues should have been considered.