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The reason why Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr is named in World XI team at glitzy FIFA awards- despite continually being mysteriously snubbed for major individual honours

Matildas and Chelsea superstar Sam Kerr has been named in the World XI - but was again snubbed for the FIFA Best Women's Player of the Year award.

Kerr, 29, missed out on the personal accolade as the individual honour is voted by players - though they did still admit she deserved to be picked at striker in the team of the year.

Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas took home the coveted gong for a second successive year, ahead of England's Beth Mead and US veteran Alex Morgan.

Perth raised striker Kerr was one of 14 players shortlisted - but didn't make the final cut, a recurring theme in recent years.