The BBC announced today the shortlist for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2019.

The five named nominees for the accolade were chosen by a panel of experts, including coaches, players, administrators, and journalists.

The nominees are:

  • Pernille Harder - VFL Wolfsburg forward
  • Ada Hegerberg - Olympique Lyonnais striker
  • Lindsey Horan - Portland Thorns midfielder
  • Sam Kerr - Chicago Red Stars and Perth Glory striker
  • Saki Kumagai - Olympique Lyonnais defender

The BBC Women's Footballer of the Year is an annual award given to the best women's footballer of the year.

This has been running for the past five years and it is a great imitative. The winner will be decided by fan votes from all around the world - and you can vote too by visiting the BBC visit.  

Voting closes on Thursday, 2 May at 09:00 BST and the winner of the award will be announced on Wednesday, 22 May on BBC World Service and the BBC Sport website. Get involved people.