Earlier this spring, the Premier League announced it would create a Hall of Fame to honor the greatest soccer players in the league since it was formed in 1992. Alan Shearer & Thierry Henry were announced as the first two inductees; this should be no surprise, considering they are the Premier League’s all-time top scorer and top non-British player, respectively. Ryan Giggs was the only other player with a legitimate case to be included as one of the very first inductees, but with his recent arrest and charges of violence against women, his status as a potential Hall selection in the future is unknown.

The Premier League released a list of 23 nominees for fans to vote on through May 9, with six to be included alongside Shearer & Henry in the Class of 2021. All 23 had outstanding careers in the EPL, and I have no doubt all will be inducted at some point very soon. But regarding who will be part of that inaugural class, here are my picks, in alphabetical order, of who will join that Class of 2021.

Eric Cantona

Adored by Manchester United fans, loathed or feared by rival supporters, Cantona was a major force behind United’s success in the early days of the Premier League. After leaving a Leeds side that was considered a powerhouse in those days, Cantona helped blaze a trail for non-Brits who wondered if they could find success playing in England. While some may not regard him highly because of his antics (notably the Crystal Palace incident), his goal-scoring ability and on-field presence made him, and Manchester United, an icon in the 1990s.

Steven Gerrard

Without question the greatest player to never win the Premier League, Gerrard is respected by both Liverpool’s fans and rivals. Scoring 120 goals in 504 appearances from midfield, his commitment to staying with the club when others may have left for more lucrative contracts further endeared him to supporters. Though he missed out on the Premier League’s ultimate top prize, Liverpool’s success on the pitch through the 2000s and 2010s was virtually a direct correlation of their captain.

Roy Keane

Another “love him or hate him” figure, even among Manchester United supporters, there is no denying the impact Keane had on the club, especially during his eight years as captain. While he may not have as many appearances or goals as other nominees, his on-field leadership played a valuable role in United’s championship-winning runs, including the three straight from 1999-2001. Had he not left the club on sour terms in 2005, who knows how revered he would still be today?

Frank Lampard

One of England’s “Golden Generation” along with Gerrard and David Beckham, Lampard’s versatility as both a playmaker and a goalscorer played a role in Chelsea becoming a perennial Premier League contender. Making his debut for West Ham in the mid-1990s, it wasn’t long before Lampard made his mark at Stamford Bridge, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer. He also recorded more than 100 assists for Chelsea, before finishing his EPL playing career at Manchester City.

Paul Scholes

A member of Manchester United’s famous “Class of ’92,” Scholes is highly regarded by peers as one of the finest midfielders ever, not just his time. What he may have lacked in physical presence, he more than made up for in on-field awareness, being able to dictate pace in midfield while providing assets as an attacking player. Scholes’ 11 Premier League titles are more than any English player, and he finished his playing career with 107 goals in 499 appearances.

Patrick Vieira

He may have been overshadowed by the success of another Frenchman at Arsenal, but Vieira’s contribution to the Gunners has been just as important. A no-nonsense defensive midfielder, Vieira proved to be capable in set pieces as well, as he scored 31 goals from a position not typically known for scoring. His greatest success came in 2004, when he captained Arsenal through their “Invincible” season, as the club lost no league matches en route to the EPL title. That it remains the club’s most recent title 17 years later only adds to the mystique.

As stated earlier, many of the 17 additional nominees will likely be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a later time. When players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Jamie Vardy retire, it won’t be long before they become shoo-in candidates. And there is the situation involving Ryan Giggs, whose career statistics speak for themselves, but it appears that unlike the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Premier League is considering moral conduct off the field as another factor.

The full list of nominees can be found here. Fans have until Sunday, May 9 to cast their picks.