The shot-stopper was considered the best in the world for many years but is now going through a rough patch for both club and country
Year 2013: Manuel Neuer. Year 2014: Manuel Neuer. Year 2015: Manuel Neuer. Year 2016: Manuel Neuer. For most of the past decade, one thing has been certain: the best goalkeeper in the world has been Manuel Neuer.
Before him, Iker Casillas had been chosen in goal in the FIFPro World XI for five consecutive years, with Neuer taking over the number one jersey in 2013.
Gianluigi Buffon was selected in 2017 but many saw that as a lifetime achievement award which celebrated past glories as much as current ones.