WHAT HAPPENED? The selection of candidates, put forward by Britain’s men’s luxury fashion and style magazine, honours the biggest stars in culture, sport and fashion across the year. Red Dragons hero Mullin features on the list for 2023, as his 38 league goals helped Wrexham to the National League trophy and secure passage back to the football league after a 15-year hiatus.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The 29-year-old Liverpudlian is also known to be a huge inspiration to the autistic community, with his son Albi’s diagnosis and journey well documented. Mullin even dedicates his goal celebration – which sees him make an ‘A’ sign with his finger – to both his son and the community. “Every time I score now, I’m going to make an ‘A’ sign for Albi. But also, it’s quite cool like an ‘A’ for autism as well. So whatever people want it to be for them, that’s perfect,” he said on season two of the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary.

Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT? The ceremony, which will be GQ’s 26th annual party, will be held in central London on November