Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe were among those named in the Best FIFA men’s XI of 2022 on Monday.

A plethora of stars were on show at the award show in Paris, with several accolades handed out during the evening.

Three defenders made the team, alongside four midfielders and four forwards.

Also in the team were Manchester City‘s Kevin de Bruyne and Liverpool‘s Virgil van Dijk.

The selection was chosen by players themselves.

Several stars of world football were present in Paris at the BEST FIFA awards on Monday night

Virgil van Dijk (L), Lionel Messi (C) and Kylian Mbappe (R) were named in FIFA’s BEST men’s XI

Messi completed his return to the top of football’s accolades by winning the BEST men’s player

Men’s BEST voting results in full

Lionel Messi – 52 points

Kylian Mbappe – 44 points

Karim Benzema – 34 points

Luka Modric – 28 points

Erling Haaland – 24 points

Sadio Mane – 19 points

Julian Alvarez – 17 points

Achraf Hakimi – 15 points

Neymar – 13 points

Kevin de Bruyne – 10 points

Vinicius Jr – 10 points

Robert Lewandowski – 7 points

Jude Bellingham – 3 points

Mohamed Salah – 2 points

Messi, who won the men’s player award, concluded an immensely successful year that saw him captain Argentina to World Cup glory with his selection. He was named up front with PSG team-mate Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final for runners up France.

Haaland, who has scored a record 27 Premier League goals for Man City this season already after joining in the summer, was also up front, alongside Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema.

In midfield, De Bruyne made the list after winning another Premier League title, alongside Champions League winner Luka Modric.

Man United star Casemiro, who also won the Champions League with Real Madrid last season but has helped transform his new side’s fortunes in the Premier League, is the third midfielder named.

In defence, Bayern Munich star Joao Cancelo, who recently moved to Germany from Man City, was named, alongside Van Dijk, who helped Liverpool to a domestic double and the Champions League final last season.

PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, who helped Monaco to a historic World Cup semi-final, completed the defence. Meanwhile, Thibaut Courtiois was the goalkeeper.

It was also a historic night for the Lionesses, with Mary Earps, Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Kiera Walsh and Beth Mead all gaining recognition, while manager Sarina Wiegman won women’s coach of the year.

Man United midfielder Casemiro was named in the team a day after winning the Carabao Cup

England Women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman won women’s coach of the year at the event.

source: dailymail.co.uk