Top 20 breathtaking Goals scored in World Football
A compilation of some mind blowing goals
Looking back to the history of Football, we’ve seen a handful of players pull off something extraordinary and score a goal that looks unbelievable .
Thanks to an assist from YouTube , We have compiled what we consider to be 20 of the most amazing, awe-inspiring , jaw-dropping goals scored in World Football.
Here they are :
20. Nayim’s audacious lob against Arsenal in the cup Winners Cup final
We start our list with one of finest goal of it’s kind as Nayim's audacious lob fooled everyone, including Goal Keeper David Seaman.
First off , The vision to spot the goalkeeper off his line combined with the perfect execution is what makes this goal so good. Add it to the fact that it was scored in a major European cup final makes it one of the most amazing goals out in football .
19. Eric Cantona’s classy chip
Surely Man United faithfuls remember this legendary goal from Eric Cantona in 1996 accompanied by majestic celebration . He beat two players before exchanging passes with a Manchester United teammate. He then chipped the ball over the goalkeeper from the edge of the penalty area. The Frenchman celebrated by standing on the spot, slowly twirling as he took in the atmosphere at Old Trafford with a revering stare to accompany his most memorable moment.
18. George Weah’s solo goal against Verona
Without any doubt , this is was an absolutely amazing goal scored by George Weah .
Picking the ball up inside his own penalty area , Weah easily beats four players on his own while running the length of the pitch to score. A stunning goal for sure.
17 . Van Basten’s super volley
This infamous beauty of a goal was a strike of incredible difficulty, a precise, powerful, looping volley from a very difficult angle scored by Dutch legend Marco Van Basten in the 54th minute of the 1988 European Championship final , this goal was so amazing the German stood up and applauded.
16. Dennis Bergkamp against the Magpies
Dennis Bergkamp during his playing days was known for his outrageous skill and ball control, but his goal for Arsenal against Newcastle in 2002 left everyone absolutely stunned. He outrageously flicked the ball backwards around the defender, turned, and ran around the opposite direction to collect it and slid the ball past the Goalkeeper.
- we suggest you just watch and be amazed!
15. Wayne Rooney’s bicycle kick against Man city
It’s been Over 10 years since Wayne Rooney scored one of the most iconic goal in Premier League history accompanied by an enigmatic goal celebration.
Afer Louis Nani delivered a teasing cross at the edge of the box , Rooney sprung in the air and delivered a perfectly timed overheard kick that left the City supporters stunned.
Concurrently , Rooney's breathtaking overhead kick sealed a 2-1 derby win for Manchester United against rivals Man City at Old Trafford.
14. Zinedine Zidane’s venomous volley in the 2002 champions league final
Every individual who’s ever played football would certainly agree volleying a ball that drops from a height is one of the hardest skills to pull off in football. To volley it with such power and accuracy on his weaker foot is why Zizou was such an amazing player.
He makes this look absolutely easy.
13. Van Persie’s volley against Aston Villa
Dutch Forward Robin van Persie was the star of the show back in 2013 when he scored a stunning hat-trick against Aston Villa including a fierce yet perfectly timed volley in Manchester United's 2012-13 season success.
12. Cristiano Ronaldo 40 yard screamer against Porto
This goal was probably Ronaldo's best goal during his time at Manchester United back in the ‘09 season.
Manchester United needed to pick up a win at Porto to advance to the next round of the Champion's League in 2009, after the Portuguese side earned a draw in the first leg. Ronaldo stepped up to the occasion and fired a shot from 40 yards out, which rocketed into the back of the net. That goal turned out to be the decisive goal Manchester United needed to advance into the next stage.
11. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s solo goal vs NAC Breda
In 2004, Zlatan Ibrahimovich produced a moment of magic as Ajax took on NAC Breda. He twisted and turned, evading five attempts to win the ball before slotting calmly into the goal. The range of skills and dummies he utilized made it one of the best goals ever.
What makes this goal even more stunning is the fact that Ibrahimovic did all that with his shoe laces untied .
10. David Beckham’s lob against Wimbledon
David Beckham scored a simply sensational goal for Manchester United against Wimbledon in August 1996 and of course made a career out of scoring sensational goals.
Beckham was one of the purest strikers of a ball football has ever seen and is surely right up there with the best set-piece taker in history.
As for this spectacular goal, Beckham picked up the ball on the halfway line and saw Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan off his line. He then pinged a beautiful strike over 60 yards and the ball hit the back of the net without touching the floor.
Jaw dropping isn’t it? Have a look:
9 . Ronaldo Nazario’s dazzling footwork against Compostella
Ronaldo Delima scored arguably one of the best goal of his career against Compostela.
This goal was like something out of Tom and Jerry, as Compostela's players might as well have been hitting him over the head with brooms or laying mousetraps on the floor. Nothing they tried seem to worked as Ronaldo continued to sprint forward with the ball at his feet, leaving the opposition in a cloud of dust as he neared the edge of the area.
With a trail of destruction in his wake, he just had goalkeeper Peralta to beat which he did effortlessly.
8. Van Persie’s diving header against Spain
On June 13, 2014, the Flying Dutchman Robin van Persie stunned the world with an extraordinary diving header in the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Spain.
So exquisite was the header that everyone in the Arena Fonte Nova stood and applauded what was a truly remarkable piece of improvisation and finish.
7. Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning free kick against Arsenal
Ronaldo calls this 35-yard laser beam the best goal he ever scored. And it’s hard to argue with him on that.
See for yourself:
6. Neymar Jr’s wondergoal against Villarreal
Neymar’s goal was a moment of magic that brought the Nou Camp to its feet, as Neymar nonchalantly flicked the ball over Villarreal's Jaume Costa's head before volleying. A mesmerizing goal by the Brazilian.
Have a look:
5. Ibrahimovic’s spectacular overhead kick against England
In late 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimovich scored one of the best goals ever in an international friendly against England. When England goalkeeper, Joe Hart, made a poor headed clearance, Zlatan turned ,took a couple steps , leapt into the air, and looped an overhead kick into the England goal from 30 yards ( yes you read right, 30yards ). Everything about this goal from the technique, composure, athleticism to the accuracy demonstrated by Ibrahimovich was absolutely phenomenal.
4. Roberto Carlos “missile” Freekick
To this day, no one appears to have reproduced Roberto Carlos' free-kick in 1997 that left French goalkeeper, Fabian Barthez, stationary and perplexed.
The technique applied by Carlos is nothing but mind blowing & jaw dropping .
Easily , one of the greatest goals ever scored in football.
3. Diego Armando solo goal against England
This is perhaps the most famous goal in the history of Football , No, not the handball “Hand of God” that should have been disallowed
It’s the Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup strike against England, a moment of pure genius. He picked up the ball in his own half and beat four players including the goalkeeper before poking the ball into the net. Argentina went on to win the tournament with Maradona named as the best player.
2. Lionel Messi’s Solo goal against Getafe
At just 19, Messi does his best impression of Maradona.
This goal screamed “Diego Armando Maradona ‘ 86 “ From same start to finish as he beats four players before rounding the goalkeeper to score. While there is little difference between the two goals, Messi's had a slightly better finish.
Enjoy:
1. Lionel Messi against Athletico Bilbao
Another mesmerizing goal from Lionel Messi. Picking the ball up near the halfway line, the little magician waltzed around four Bilbao defenders near the touchline like they weren’t there , before firing an unstoppable shot past the goalkeeper at the near post.
The run, the finish, the reaction from the fans . Everything about this goal was just stunning.
That wraps our compilation of the top 20 breathtaking goals in world football.
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