Some of the biggest names in world football are fighting it out to be crowned the winner of Goal 50 after an exciting year where France triumphed at the World Cup and Real Madrid lifted the Champions League for the third successive year.
Many of the greatest stars shone for club and country, with the World Cup showcasing most of the top players in the world. However, while those stars were shining brightly, some major names had years that they would much rather forget, underperforming for their clubs, struggling for their countries or not living up to enormous price tags.