Are these the best players in women's football?

England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for this years Ballon d'Or award.

One of the biggest individual prizes in football, Ballon d'Or means Golden Ball and is an award for the world's best players.

It is voted for by football journalists from all around the world.

The award is celebrating its 70th anniversary and some of the biggest names in the WSL are up for the prize too.

The winners will be announced on 26 October.

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo finished third in last year's voting and had another great season, scoring 24 goals in 40 club appearances.

Meanwhile Man City captain Alex Greenwood lifted the Women's Super League and the FA Cup last season.

Also from the WSL are Mariona Caldentey from Arsenal, Khadija Shaw, Vivianne Miedema, Yui Hasegawa and Kerstin Casparij from Manchester City.

Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon represent London City Lionesses and Melvine Malard is nominated for Chelsea.

Scotland's Caroline Weir, who joined Lyon in June from Real Madrid, also made the shortlist after scoring 20 goals in all competitions for the Spanish side.