Patrik Shick's stunner towards Scotland, Erik Lamela's rabona and Luis Diaz's Copa America acrobatics make FIFA's 11-strike shortlist within the Puskas Award for the very best aim of 2021
- Patrik Shick scored from the midway line for Czech Republic towards Scotland
- Different notable nominees embody a shocking solo effort by Algeria's Riyad Mahrez
- There are three nominations from the ladies's sport on the 11-goal shortlist
FIFA have unveiled their gorgeous 11-goal shortlist to win the Puskas Award for the very best aim of 2021.
As ever the names are pulled from throughout the footballing world, that means there are some much less acquainted names mixing it with a few of the stars of the game.
The are quite a few memorable strikes within the working for the gong. Patrik Schick's strike from narrowly inside his the attacking half for Czech Republic towards Scotland at Euro 2020.
Erik Lamela's elegant piece of ability within the north London derby in March, scoring for Tottenham with a rabona from open play towards Arsenal additionally makes the shortlist.
Luis Diaz, the Porto and Colombia ahead, can be nominated for his extremely bicycle kick towards Brazil on this summer time's Copa America.
One other notable title is Riyad Mahrez, however the aim is listed for is probably much less acquainted.
The Manchester Metropolis attacker will get the nomination for an excellent solo effort for his nation, Algeria, of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier towards Zimbabwe.
Chelsea followers will even recall Mehdi Taremi's acrobatic kick towards them of their April Champions League tie. The Iran worldwide additionally will get a nomination for his gorgeous effort towards the Blues.
There are three nominations from the ladies's sport. Caroline Weir, the Manchester Metropolis striker, will get recognised for her luxurious chip towards fierce rivals and neighbours Manchester United in February.
Ghana's Sandra Owusu-Ansah can be nominated for her great volley for her crew Kumasi Sports activities Academy within the Ghana's Premier League. Daniela Sanchez, of Mexican facet Queretaro, is third nominee.
Valentino Lazaro of Bayer Leverkusen, Gauthier Hein of French facet Chamois and Vangelis Pavlidis of Dutch crew Willem II full the listing.
PUSKAS GOAL NOMINEES
* Luis Díaz (COL) - Brazil v. Colombia [CONMEBOL Copa América] (23 June 2021)
* Gauthier Hein (FRA) - Chamois Niortais FC v. AJ Auxerre [Ligue 2] (10 April 2021)
* Erik Lamela (ARG) - Arsenal FC v. Tottenham Hotspur FC [Premier League] (14 March 2021)
* Valentino Lazaro (AUT) - Bayer 04 Leverkusen v. Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach [Bundesliga] (8 November 2020)
* Riyad Mahrez (ALG) - Zimbabwe v. Algeria [CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying] (16 November 2020)
* Sandra Owusu-Ansah (GHA) - Kumasi Sports activities Academy Women FC v. Supreme Women FC [Ghana Women's Premier League] (8 Could 2021)
* Vangelis Pavlidis (GRE) - Willem II v. Fortuna Sittard [Eredivisie] (16 Could 2021)
* Daniela Sanchez (MEX) - Queretaro FC v. Atlético de San Luis [Liga MX Femenil] (16 January 2021)
* Patrik Schick (CZE) - Czech Republic v. Scotland [UEFA EURO 2020] (14 June 2021)
* Mehdi Taremi (IRN) - Chelsea FC v. FC Porto [UEFA Champions League] (13 April 2021)
* Caroline Weir (SCO) - Manchester Metropolis WFC v. Manchester United WFC [FA Women's Super League] (12 February 2021)