Australia's Tim Cahill has been nominated for the prestigious Puskas Prize for the best goal of 2014 for his stunning volley against the Netherlands at the Brazil World Cup.

Cahill's goal - a technically superb volley hit as Ryan McGowan's long pass came dropping over his shoulder - was immediately touted as the greatest Socceroos goal of all time.

The veteran Socceroo joins global superstars such as James Rodriguez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the list of 10 candidates, as well as some lesser-known nominees like Irish women's international Stephanie Roche.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Ibrahimovic won the award in 2013 for his spectacular, long-range goal against England in a friendly, and is back in the running this year thanks to his back-heeled volley against Bastia in a French league game.

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Rodriguez, who joined Real Madrid from Monaco in the off-season, thanks in part to his skilful control and volleyed goal for Colombia against Uruguay in the World Cup, is on the list thanks to what was voted the best goal of the tournament.

Cahill's volley for the Socceroos, in a 3-2 World Cup defeat against the Netherlands, and Dutchman Robin van Persie who scored a fantastic diving header in the 5-1 win over Spain are also favourites for the award.

Also featuring in Wednesday's list released by FIFA was one woman with Ireland's Stephanie Roche getting the nod for her juggle and strike for Peamount United against Wexford Youths in the Irish women's league in October 2013.

The vote will be an online poll with the winning goal and top three to be announced on January 12 at the ceremony for the Ballon d'Or.

Top 10 goals of 2014 Tim Cahill (AUS), Australia-Netherlands

Tim Cahill (AUS), Australia-Netherlands Diego Costa (ESP), Atletico Madrid-Getafe

Diego Costa (ESP), Atletico Madrid-Getafe Marco Fabian (MEX), Cruz Azul-Puebla

Marco Fabian (MEX), Cruz Azul-Puebla Zlatan Ibrahimovic (SWE), Paris SG-Bastia

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (SWE), Paris SG-Bastia Pajtim Kasami (SUI), Crystal Palace-Fulham

Pajtim Kasami (SUI), Crystal Palace-Fulham Stephanie Roche (IRL), Peamount United-Wexford Youths

Stephanie Roche (IRL), Peamount United-Wexford Youths James Rodriguez (COL), Colombia-Uruguay

James Rodriguez (COL), Colombia-Uruguay Camilo Sanvezzo (BRA), Vancouver Whitecaps-Portland Timbers

Camilo Sanvezzo (BRA), Vancouver Whitecaps-Portland Timbers Hisato Sato (JPN), Sanfrecce Hiroshima-Kawasaki Frontale

Hisato Sato (JPN), Sanfrecce Hiroshima-Kawasaki Frontale Robin van Persie (NED), Spain-Netherlands

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