Footballer of the Year 2022

The world's only award (which we know of) for best footballer in the world across all footballing codes returns for the 2022 addition. The panel discuss the best footballers of the previous annum and announce who the selectors have chosen as Footballer of the Year for 2022. The nominees are: Lukhanyo Am, Sharks & South Africa (Rugby Union) Seb Bechara, Catalans Dragons & England (Wheelchair Rugby League) Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (American Football) David Clifford, Fossa & Kerry (Gaelic Football) Max Duggan, TCU Horned Frogs (American Football) Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (American Football) Kylian Mbappe, PSG & France (Association Football) Beth Mead, Arsenal & England (Association Football) Lionel Messi, PSG & Argentina (Association Football) Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats (Australian Rules Football) Ruby Tui, Canterbury, NZ Sevens & New Zealand (Rugby Union, Rugby Sevens) Leah Williamson, Arsenal & England (Association Football)