Five contenders have been named on the shortlist for the 2016 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award.

Gaelle Enganamouit (Cameroon, Forward, 23)

Amandine Henry (France, Midfielder, 26)

Kim Little (Scotland, Midfielder, 25)

Carli Lloyd (United States, Midfielder, 33)

Becky Sauerbrunn (United States, Defender, 30)