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 City correspondent Jonathan Smith 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!

10Erling HaalandThe Borussia Dortmund hotshot continues to enhance his reputation as the hottest young striker in European football and his growing influence sees him ready to take his game to another level.Advertisement9Mohammed SalahThe Liverpool forward is back at his very best, scoring some outrageous goals since the start of the new season, which will be a major concern for all the Reds' rivals in England and Europe.8Karim BenzemaAs the stars continue to leave La Liga, the Real Madrid forward is now revelling in the fact that he's the biggest Galactico still in Spain after years of serving as a selfless support act.7Gianluigi DonnarummaStill only 22, but is quite simply the best goalkeeper in the world at the moment and he made a huge impact in helping Italy triumph at Euro 2020.