Messi's sumptuous La Liga lob against Real Betis last March is among the favorites to win this year's Puskas Award, which could see him claim two major honors with the Argentinian star the favorite to land the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award.

But, for all of his honors, Messi has yet to win this particular award despite being nominated on seven different occasions. 

The competition will come from Ibrahimovic's improbable taekwondo-style goal for LA Galaxy last year, a goal which was the 500th of the giant Swede's career, while Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend is the sole Premier League representative on the list for his stunning long-range volley against champions Manchester City in December.

Billie Simpson, a female player for Northern Irish side Cliftonville Ladies, is also included for a strike from inside her own half last year, as is Amy Rodriguez of American side Utah Royals.

The goals can be viewed here.