Getty/GoalWith 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.
Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts 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!
GettyWhat a talent! A goalscoring machine whose numbers speak for themselves. Haaland has been sensational for Dortmund and Norway, and that big move to one of the biggest clubs in the world must now be just a matter of time.
Getty ImagesWhat more can you say? He may be 36, but Ronaldo is still showing everyone else how it is done. Whether it be for Juventus, Portugal or Manchester United, he is still scoring goals at an incredible rate. It's been another amazing year for one of the best of all time.
GettyJorginho has been getting almost all the credit when it comes to the Chelsea midfield but, for me, Kante remains the best out there. Now a Champions League winner, the Frenchman has been integral to Chelsea's success once again.
GettyA striker who seems to be getting better with age. Benzema has been in the form of his life for Madrid during the past year and is now back scoring goals for France. He's showing no signs of slowing up just yet.
GettyLukaku's goals won Inter the title last season and he also had a decent Euros, despite Belgium flattering to deceive once again. Now he's back at Chelsea and looks like he's ready to take the Premier League by storm. A powerhouse of a forward who is in his prime.
GettyMbappe may not have had the summer everyone in France was hoping for but PSG's exceptional young forward continues to rewrite the record books. His future may be up for debate, but his quality is clear for all to see. His hat-trick at the Camp Nou last season was one of the highlights of the year.
GettyMessi may have struggled to set the world alight in Paris so far but it's still been another fabulous year for the Argentine attacker. His final season at Barcelona was exceptional and he led his country to Copa America glory in the summer. Still the best in the world.
Getty ImagesA Premier League champion once again, De Bruyne continues to set the standard when it comes to creativity in the toughest championship in the world. He was deservedly named last season's player of the year, equalling Thierry Henry's record of 20 assists in a single Premier League season.
GettyThe best player in the world right now! Salah's start to the new season has been incredible and Liverpool are looking like title challengers as a result. As talks over a new contract continue, Salah is proving himself priceless to Jurgen Klopp's side.
Getty ImagesWhen it comes to being the best player over the past year, there surely can't be any other winner? Lewandowski scored 56 goals for club and country last season and has started the current campaign in exactly the same fashion. An incredible striker who deserves to be remembered as one of the very best.