Megan Rapinoe, American footballer and world champion in France 2019. (Free press photo: Hemeroteca PL)
11 FIFPro ideal in women’s football consists of: Christiane Endler (Paris SG) – Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Lyon and then Manchester City), Wendie Renard (Lyon) – Barbara Bonansea (Juventus), Verónica Boquete (Utah) and then AC Milan), Delphine Cascarino (Lyon) – Pernille Harder (Woflsburg and then Chelsea), Tobin Heath (Portland and then Manchester United), Vivianne Miedema (Arsenal), Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign).
The names of the best players in the world were announced during The Best ceremony, in which Robert Lewandowski was awarded as the best player and Lucy Broze as the best football player.
American Megan Rapinoe, winner of The Best in 2019, integrates FIFA’s ideal 11, although he does not agree.
“Thank you very much for this year and a lot of work to do,” she wrote in a tweet that accompanied another message in which she assured that the news surprised her because she had not played since March.
“Obviously, I am very honored to have been recognized. At the same time I was surprised that I met the selection criteria, because I haven’t played a game since MarchRapinoe pointed out.
So much to recognize this year and so much work to do. 🙏❤️ https://t.co/LtwTv8S0Jv pic.twitter.com/Kz8LettjXI
– Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) December 17, 2020