The Best Footballer in Asia 2021, recognizing the best male footballer in Asia in 2021, is the 9th edition of the Best Footballer in Asia. Son Heung-min claimed the award on 3 January 2022. It was his 5th Best Footballer in Asia title in a row, and the 7th title overall. The event was judged by a panel of 50 sports journalists. Son Heung-min received 31 1st-place votes, 10 2nd-place votes, 4 3rd-place votes, 2 4th-place votes and finished on 242 points in total.