Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has been named in the FIFPro World XI for 2022, selected in the team for the first time in his career.
The Brazilian was in attendance at an awards ceremony in Paris for the event at the FIFA Best Awards.
The FIFPro XI is voted for by players. The full XI is below, with a 3-3-4 formation presented…
- Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Joao Cancelo (Bayern Munich on loan from Manchester City)
- Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
- Casemiro (Manchester United)
- Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)
- Lionel Messi (PSG)
- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Kylian Mbappe (PSG)
Casemiro issues stern Man Utd transfer statement after Carabao Cup victory
Casemiro lifted his first piece of silverware as a Manchester United player as the Red Devils ran out victors against Newcastle at Wembley Stadium in the Carabao Cup final
Casemiro claimed Manchester United’ s Carabao Cup triumph vindicated his decision to make the switch from Real Madrid.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who joined United from Real last summer for £70million, scored the opener at Wembley as Erik ten Hag’s side overcame Newcastle 2-0. Victory ended United’s six-year wait for a trophy and Casemiro – a five-time Champions League winner with Real – said it showed he was right to make the move to England.
“I left a great club, came to England and people wondered why,” said Casemiro. “Moments like these are the answer. We all know this is only the beginning, but it doesn’t mean we can’t be happy.
“It’s one more trophy for me and I always welcome it, regardless of the competition. I celebrated a lot because I’m enjoying it here.”
Casemiro said United’s win underlined the progress made in Ten Hag’s first season in charge and claimed their rivals know the Red Devils are on the way back. “We’re growing and gaining respect in this country, but it’s early days and we have to keep improving,” said Casemiro.
“We can’t hide, there are teams ahead of us like Manchester City and Arsenal, so we have to deal with this reality. But we’re understanding our manager’s philosophy and we will keep growing.
“My history has always been about winning since I was a kid, so here it isn’t any different. I’m here to help my team-mates and Manchester United.”
