The shortlist for the 2023 Puskas Award has been revealed with some big names and some impressive goals all in contention.
Julio Enciso, Sam Kerr and Linda Caicedo have been included in the 11 nominees for the 2023 Puskas Award which is handed to the player who scored the most beautiful goal of the year. The honour comes as part of FIFA's The Best award series.
Real Madrid's Caicedo scored an excellent goal in Colombia's win over Germany in the Women's World Cup this year, while Enciso netted a stunning effort against Manchester City in the Premier League last season.
So who are all of 2023's Puskas Award nominees? GOAL has listed all the goals below.
Alvaro Barreal vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Alvaro Barreal's world-class finish for FC Cincinnati against Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the US Open Cup quarter-final deservingly gets nominated for the Puskas. The Argentine scored from well outside the box with a brilliant left-footed volley.
AdvertisementLinda Caicedo vs Germany
Linda Caicedo's solo effort against Germany in the group stages of the Women's World Cup this year has also made it to the list.
The Colombia forward won the Goal of the Tournament as she cheekily dribbled past two German defenders inside the box before finding the back of the net.
Julio Enciso vs Manchester City
The Paraguayan received a pass nearly 25 yards away from goal, took a touch, and then unleashed a powerful right-footer which went straight inside the goal through the right top corner. Ederson attempted a dive toward his left but had no chance of stopping the ball from going in.
Seong-jin Kang vs Jordan U-20
This solo effort from the South Korean youngster has found its way among the nominees for the Puskas Award this year.
Seong-jin Kang started a run from inside his own half and went past three defenders with a couple of step-overs before launching a precise shot that found the back of the net.