Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski were among the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA men's award 2021. 

The nominees for The Best FIFA women's award include four Barcelona stars and four Chelsea representatives, with Ellen White, Sam Kerr, Ji So-yun and Magdalena Eriksson in contention. 

A public vote will be open on FIFA's website until December 10, and the winner will be announced during a virtual ceremony from FIFA headquarters in Zurich on January 17, 2022. 

Best FIFA Men's Player 2021 nominees 

Karim Benzema (France / Real Madrid CF) 
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium / Manchester City FC) 
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal / Juventus FC / Manchester United FC) 
Erling Haaland (Norway / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund) 
Jorginho (Italy / Chelsea FC) 
N'Golo Kante (France / Chelsea FC) 
Robert Lewandowski (Poland / FC Bayern Munich) 
Kylian Mbappe (France / Paris Saint-Germain) 
Lionel Messi (Argentina / FC Barcelona / Paris Saint-Germain) 
Neymar (Brazil / Paris Saint-Germain) 
Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool FC) 

Best FIFA Women's Player 2021 nominees 

Stina Blackstenius (Sweden / BK Hacken)  
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / FC Barcelona) 
Lucy Bronze (England / Manchester City WFC) 
Magdalena Eriksson (Sweden / Chelsea FC Women) 
Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway / FC Barcelona) 
Pernille Harder (Denmark / Chelsea FC Women) 
Jennifer Hermoso (Spain / FC Barcelona) 
Ji Soyun (Korea Republic / Chelsea FC Women) 
Sam Kerr (Australia / Chelsea FC Women) 
Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands / Arsenal WFC) 
Alexia Putellas (Spain / FC Barcelona) 
Christine Sinclair (Canada / Portland Thorns FC) 
Ellen White (England / Manchester City WFC)