Diego Costa, Robin van Persie, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a woman from Ireland, Stephanie Roche have all been nominated for FIFA’s goal of the year award.
The vote will be an online poll with the winning goal and top three to be announced on January 12 at the ceremony for the Ballon d’Or.
It should be noted that Zlatan Ibrahimovic won the prestigious award last year after netting a stunning 30-yard overhead kick for his country in a 4-2 friendly win against England.
Top Goals:
Tim Cahill: Australia v Netherlands, World Cup (June, 2014)
Diego Costa: A Madrid v Getafe, La Liga (Nov 2013)
Marco Fabian: Cruz Azul v Puebla, Mexican Championship (Feb 2014)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Paris SG v Bastia, Ligue 1 (Oct 2013)
Pajtim Kasami: Crystal Palace v Fulham, Premier League (Oct 2013)
Stephanie Roche: Peamount United v Wexford Youths, Irish Women’s Championship (Oct 2013)
James Rodriguez: Colombia v Uruguay, World Cup (June 2014)
Camilo Sanvezzo: Vancouver v Portland, MLS (Oct 2013)
Hisato Sato: Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Kawasaki Frontale, J-League (Mar 2014)
Robin van Persie: Spain v Netherlands, World Cup (June 2014)
Former winners:
2013: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
2012: Miroslav Stoch
2011: Neymar
2010: Hamit Altintop
2009: Cristiano Ronaldo
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