Alessia Russo Leads England Quartet Named In IFFHS Women’s World Team Of The Year 2025
Alessia Russo has been named in the IFFHS Women’s World Team of the Year 2025, leading a strong England contingent recognised for their outstanding performances over the past year.
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The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) included four England players from the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 squad in its prestigious World XI, underlining England’s growing influence in women’s football at the highest level.
Russo, who enjoyed an exceptional year with Arsenal, is joined in the World Team by her club and international captain Leah Williamson, who recently made her first Arsenal start since featuring in the Euro 2025 final.
Completing the England quartet are Chelsea duo Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze.
Hampton, in particular, has enjoyed a career-defining 2025, earning widespread praise and multiple individual accolades following a string of dominant performances for both club and country.
The World Team reflects Europe’s dominance, with five players from Spain and two from Germany completing the XI. Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí headlines the Spanish contingent alongside Mariona Caldentey, Alexia Putellas, Patri Guijarro, and Irene Paredes. Germany and Bayern Munich stars Klara Bühl and Franziska Kett round off the selection.
Complete IFFHS Women’s World Team 2025
GK: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
RB: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)
CB: Irene Paredes (Barcelona)
CB: Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
LB: Franziska Kett (Bayern Munich)
CM Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)
CM: Patri Guijarro (Barcelona)
CM: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)
FW: Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)
FW: Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
FW: Klara Bühl (Bayern Munich)
Michelle Agyemang Named in Women’s Youth World Team
England’s celebration extended beyond the senior category, with Michelle Agyemang named in the IFFHS Women’s Youth (U20) World Team of the Year.
The 19-year-old Arsenal forward, on loan at Brighton currently sidelined with an ACL injury, earned the honour after her decisive contributions during England’s Euro 2025 knockout-stage matches, scoring crucial goals against Sweden and Italy.
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Agyemang was selected in a Youth World XI featuring players from seven different nations, highlighting the depth of emerging global talent. Spain’s Vicky López, who won the IFFHS Women’s Best Youth Player award, was also included.
Women’s Youth World Team XI
GK: Luisa Agudelo (Deportivo Cali / Colombia)
RB: Aicha Camara (Barcelona / Spain)
CB: Olivia Rademaker (Ajax / Netherlands)
CB: Azzurra Gallo (Juventus / Italy)
LB: Gisele Thompson (Angel City / USA)
CM: Wieke Kaptein (Chelsea / Netherlands)
CM: Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)
CM: Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern Munich / Japan)
FW: Montserrat Saldivar (Club América / Mexico)
FW: Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal / England)
FW: Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid / Colombia)
The recognitions cap a remarkable year for England’s women’s football, with both established stars and rising talents earning global acclaim for their impact on the international stage.
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