Fans will decide the order of this year’s GOAL50 lists, but our correspondents are also sharing their preferences during the voting period
With voting underway in this year’s GOAL50, fans around the world are having their say on which men’s and women’s players had the best 2021.
Our team of correspondents are also having their say, revealing their GOAL50 preferences this week.
Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella has compiled his list, which you can see below.
Voting is open on Goal from November 2 until November 16.
Getty10Bruno Fernandes
It is impossible to doubt the creativity and impact that Bruno Fernandes has had on Manchester United over the last 12 months.
Not only has the Portugal international returned 18 goals and 15 assists in the last calendar year to date, but he has transformed his club as a leader on and off the pitch.
AdvertisementGetty9Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe ended last season as the top scorer in Ligue 1 for the third year running, while he also won the French top-flight's Player of the Year Award.
However, even after failing to win the league, it was the Champions League where the 22-year-old really made a name for himself.
A series of clutch performances in the knockout rounds ultimately ended in disappointment, as Manchester City knocked out PSG, but Mbappe still made a statement.
Getty8Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich is the heartbeat of Bayern Munich's midfield, but equally performs as one of the best right-backs in the world when moving out to play in defence.
The versatile leader of the German champions has marked himself out as arguably the most consistent performer in the Bundesliga in recent history.
Getty7Karim Benzema
Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid, Karim Benzema has stepped up to become the club's talisman.
The France international's goals were crucial to Los Blancos' push to win the Champions League and La Liga.
Although they fell short in both, it was through no fault of the 33-year-old, who has continued his good form this season with 11 goals and eight assists in his first 13 games.