The FIFA/FIFPro World 2012 best starting XI of the year was chosen by 50,000 professional footballers from a list of 55 candidates (5 keepers, 20 defenders, 15 midfielders and 15 strikers).
Every player in the FIFA/FIFPro World 2012 plays in the Spanish league and Spain, with seven of its European champions, was the country with the most footballers in this starting XI of the year.