Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has been named among the defenders shortlisted for the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11, following a standout year for club and country.
The 28-year-old impressed at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, helping Nigeria to a record-extending 10th title in Morocco and scoring the decisive goal in the semi-final against South Africa. She was also named in the tournament’s Best XI.
At club level, Alozie has been a key figure for Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), earning plaudits for her consistency and attacking drive from full-back.
Alozie celebrating one of her goals for Houston Dash. Photo Credit: Dash/X
Alozie is part of the Nigerian team preparing for their second leg Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the Amazons of the Benin Republic.
She is one of eight defenders on the shortlist, alongside Ona Batlle, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Olga Carmona, Ellie Carpenter, Alex Greenwood, and Leah Williamson.
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FIFPRO, which means the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, announced the shortlist on Monday.
“The FIFPRO Women’s World 11 finalists are the 26 women’s football players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances from 11 August 2024 to 3 August 2025 inclusive,” FIFPRO wrote in a statement on its website.
“Players must have appeared in at least 20 official matches during that period.”
Alozie and Abiodun celebrating the Super Falcons 10th WAFCON title in Morocco. Photo Credit: CAF/X
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The final FIFPRO Women’s World 11 will be revealed on 3 November 2025.
FIFPRO Women’s World XI Nominees
Goalkeepers
Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham, Germany)
Mary Earps (Paris Saint-Germain, England)
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)
Defenders
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, Nigeria)
Ona Batlle (Barcelona, Spain)
Millie Bright (Chelsea, England)
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Olga Carmona (Real Madrid / Paris Saint-Germain, Spain)
Ellie Carpenter (OL Lyonnes / Chelsea, Australia)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Leah Williamson (Arsenal, England)
Midfielders
Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Badalona / Al Hilal, Morocco)
Debinha (Kansas City Current, Brazil)
Patricia Guijarro (Barcelona, Spain)
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)
Keira Walsh (Barcelona / Chelsea, England)
Forwards
Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal / Brighton & Hove Albion, England)
Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Colombia)
Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid, Spain)
Chloe Kelly (Manchester City / Arsenal, England)
Marta (Orlando Pride, Brazil)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)
