April 2022's Budweiser Goal of the Month contenders

Strikes by Rudiger, Ward-Prowse, Cresswell, Mwepu, Almiron, Roberts, Xhaka and Rodri were shortlisted

From pinpoint curlers to long-range thunderbolts, eight of the best strikes in April 2022 were nominated for the Budweiser Goal of the Month award. 

Fans were invited to vote for their favourite before 12:00 BST on Monday 9 May.

The supporters' vote was combined with the choices from a panel of experts to determine the winner.

See: Almiron wonder strike voted Budweiser Goal of the Month

April Budweiser Goal shortlist

Antonio Rudiger (CHE 1-4 BRE) 2 April
James Ward-Prowse (LEE 1-1 SOU) 2 April
Aaron Cresswell (WHU 2-1 EVE) 3 April
Enock Mwepu (ARS 1-2 BHA) 9 April
Miguel Almiron (NEW 1-0 CRY) 20 April
Connor Roberts (BUR 2-0 SOU) 21 April
Granit Xhaka (ARS 3-1 MUN) 23 April
Rodri (MCI 5-1 WAT) 23 April 

Also in this series

Part 1: EA SPORTS Player of the Month nominees
Part 2: Barclays Manager of the Month candidates