Fans will decide the order of this year’s GOAL50 lists but our correspondents are also sharing their picks during the voting period
With voting under way 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 getting involved, revealing their top 10s this week.
Manchester United correspondent Charlotte Duncker has now compiled her list, which you can see below.
Remember, though, you can still cast more votes. The polls are open until November 16!
Getty Images10Cristiano Ronaldo No top 10 list would be complete without him. Plenty criticised him for his time at Juventus not working out but he remains one of the greatest goalscorers on the planet and continues to smash records for club and country. Not bad for a 36-year-old. AdvertisementGetty Images9Erling Haaland
Some doubted Erling Haaland would be able to maintain the phenomenal strike-rate that thrust him onto the world stage with Red Bull Salzburg but he's still scoring a goal in nearly every game for Dortmund.
Getty8Gianluigi Donnarumma
Officially the best player of Euro 2020, with his penalty shootout heroics proving crucial to Italy's triumph, the giant goalkeeper is still only 22 but he's been one of the most consistent shot-stoppers in the world for years.
Getty7N'Golo Kante The key to Chelsea's Champions League triumph and an all-action midfielder that the majority of managers would want in their side. Kante oozes calm and confidence on the ball. Working with Thomas Tuchel has taken him to the next level.