6. Wang Shuang (female, soccer)

Wang, 23, was named AFC Women's Player of the Year in November, becoming the fourth Chinese player to win the award. At the AFC Women's Asian Cup, Wang scored four goals to help China win a bronze medal. She also spearheaded the Steel Roses to finish runners-up at the Jakarta Asian Games. Wang joined the Division 1 Feminine club Paris Saint-Germain in August.

Photo taken on Nov. 28, 2018 shows Chinese football player Wang Shuang posing prior to AFC Annual Awards 2018 in Muscat, Oman. Wang Shuang (female, 23) was named AFC Women's Player of the Year in November, becoming the fourth Chinese player to win the award. At the AFC Women's Asian Cup, Wang scored four goals to help China win a bronze medal. She also spearheaded the Steel Roses to finish runners-up at the Jakarta Asian Games. Wang joined the Division 1 Feminine club Paris Saint-Germain in August. (Xinhua)