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.
Liverpool correspondent Neil Jones has now compiled his list, which you can see below.
Remember, though, you can still cast more votes. The polls are open until November 16!
Getty10Gigi DonnarummaEdouard Mendy may disagree – and, in truth, the Chelsea man is unlucky to miss out – but Gigi Donnarumma was THE goalkeeper of 2021. Crucial to Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, he also helped AC Milan return to the Champions League before joining the starshow at Paris Saint-Germain. Still only 22, he should be part of this list for years to come.AdvertisementGetty Images9Luis SuarezHe may be 34, but Suarez's competitive instinct remains as strong as ever. Discarded by Barcelona, he responded the only way he knows how – by performing on the field. His 21 goals fired Atletico Madrid to La Liga last season. A born winner.Getty8Kylian MbappeOnly a disappointing end to last season's Champions League campaign denied the Paris Saint-Germain winger a higher spot. Mbappe will almost certainly top GOAL50 in the future, though. Only injuries can stop him rising to become the world's best, surely? Getty7Ruben DiasThe FWA Footballer of the Year in his first season in England, Dias was central as Manchester City regained their Premier League crown in style. Aggressive, dominant and consistent, the Portugal defender has been a revelation since his switch to the Etihad.