44. Sadio Mane
2022 was a sublime year for Mane. He was the most important player at the African Cup of Nations. There was even talk of a World Player of the Year award after his exploits with Liverpool. He had a key role in the latter half of their quadruple-chasing campaign.

Then he rocked the fanbase and threatened to leave the team. Mane won everything possible with Liverpool and wanted a lucrative contract. But they wouldn’t pay him more so he demanded a transfer. It was the end of an era and a shame to see (via Daily Express).