In the world of soccer, any goal is a cause for celebration.
But some goals will go down in history as unbelievable feats of human skill and agility.
Here are Top 20 Goals If It Were Not Filmed, No One Would Believe!
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#20: Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Sweden
Regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored over
540 goals in his entire career.
And this goal is perhaps his most famous one to date.
In the last 12 minutes of their friendly match against England, Sweden was up 3-2.
But after scoring three goals for his team, Ibrahimovic wasn’t done just yet.
When the opposing player kicked the ball high up into the air, Ibrahimovic launched into
an extraordinary scissor-kick volley from 30 yards out, and schooled the other footballers
on how to score a sensational goal.
Stay tuned for our number one entry because if you’re still not a fan of this football
legend, then perhaps we can change your mind.
#19: Cha Young-Hwan - Korea
Zweigen Kanazawa defender Cha Young Hwan sure had lady luck cheering for him on the sidelines
during this game!
When the free kick awarded to the Kanazawa team was blocked by the goalkeeper, both teams
scrambled to gain possession of the ball.
But just when the opposing team thought they finally got the upper hand, the ball bounced
off the back of Cha’s leg and ricocheted straight towards the net!
#18: Motaz Salhani - Syria
Al-Wehdat player Motaz Salhani shocked everyone with an astounding goal during his team’s
match against the Al-Ramtha.
When Salhani received a pass from his teammate, he went for a back heel kick from 35 yards
out that immediately sent the ball zooming towards the goal!
Now that deserves a slow-mo replay.
#17: Philipp Schobesberger - Austria
At the Europa League, football teams Rapid Vienna and Viktoria Plzen were battling it
out when Vienna midfielder Philipp Schobesberger made a rather comedic scene.
Schobesberger was charging towards the goal, ready to face the goalkeeper mano-a-mano,
when all of a sudden…
Wait a minute, was that actually an accident that turned into an opportunity?
In this replay from another angle, it seemed that Schobesberger deliberately faked the
fall to distract the goalkeeper and ease the ball into the goal!
Sneaky!
#16: Dylan Pritchett-Ettner - USA
During a high school soccer game in Colorado between the Columbine High School Rebels and
the Thunder Ridge Grizzlies, one of the players managed to roll soccer and gymnastics into
one!
Rebels junior Dylan Pritchett-Ettner ran towards the net when he suddenly collided with the
goalkeeper that sent him somersaulting in the air and landing on his two feet!
With the net wide open, he secured a goal as if nothing happened.
Sadly, the goal was not counted because Pritchett-Ettner was offside.
Booo!
#15: Roberto Carlos - Brazil
Brazil was in a 1-1 tie against France during the opening game of the 1997 Tournoi de France
when a free kick was awarded to Roberto Carlos of Brazil.
Watch closely because even scientists were stumped by this nearly impossible goal.
After Carlos struck the ball from 40 yards out, the ball seemed headed towards the wrong
side of the French post, until it suddenly boomeranged and entered the net ever so flawlessly!
The goalkeeper was visibly stunned by the impossible goal that defied all rules of Physics!
#14: Carlos Lobaton – Peru
In 2015, during a Torneo del Inca match between Sporting Cristal and Cienciano,
Cristal’s midfielder Carlos Lobaton launched a corner kick to end all corner kicks.
In a sudden twist of events, Lobaton’s outside-the-foot shot sent the ball curling towards the net,
leaving the Cienciano keeper in the dust!
The ball-bending goal was even sweeter because it won the game for the Sporting Cristal!
#13: Leo Messi & Luis Suarez - Barcelona
Leo Messi is known for his hat-trick goals and just like actual magic, the opponent never
knows when they’re coming.
During this penalty kick in a match between FC Barcelona and Celta Vigo, Messi fooled
the keeper by rolling the ball to the side for his partner-in-crime Suarez to drill it
down the goal post!
These two are definitely the Penn and Teller of the soccer field.
#12: Polish TV contestant
Now, this guy proves that you don’t need to be a professional player to pull off some
neat tricks in the field.
Maciek Adamiak is actually a contestant in a Polish talent show, hence he got invited
to play in a charity match between two TV stations.
But after watching this clip, you’d be convinced he should try out for the Polish national
team instead!
During a penalty kick, Adamiak managed to trick the keeper by seemingly aiming the ball
with his right foot.
But instead, he had already kicked the ball with a left foot, which left the keeper diving
in the wrong direction!
#11: Raul Gonzalez - Madrid
Real Madrid’s Raul Gonzales is a certified goalscoring beast.
He is ranked highest Spanish scorer in European leagues with more than 250 goals under his
belt.
And this video is a classic example of his spectacular skills.
During this match, it didn’t matter that Gonzales was surrounded by four of his opponents,
because with his fantastic footwork, he just danced his way to a goal!
#10: Jared Borgetti – Mexico
In the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Italians were expected to dominate the match versus the
Mexicans.
But Jared Borgetti wasn’t about to let the Italians discount him!
As Borgetti ran towards the near post, his teammate lobbed the ball towards him.
No striker could have turned that awkward pass into a goal, but Borgetti wasn’t just
any striker.
He managed to flick the ball with a header and drill it into the far post, clinching
his spot at the 40 Greatest Goals in World Cup history!
#9: Neymar - Paris
Soccer sensation Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain is not one to give up during a game, despite
bombing a few strikes.
In this clip, Neymar’s bicycle kick fails to land, but instead of raising the white
flag, he kicks it again to pass it on to another teammate who scores the goal!
He certainly took one for the team.
#8: Sean Geddes – Worcester
Worcester City forward Sean Geddes showed off his incredible footwork during this match
against the Barrow team.
Watch as Geddes pulls off a rabona to score a goal that left the Barrow goalie desperately
reaching up to block the ball!
Not anyone can do a rabona, let alone score a goal in it with such finesse!
#7: Hlompho Kekana – South Africa
During this match for the Africa Cup of Nations, the Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates
were tied 1-1.
But Sundowns midfielder Hlompho Kekana was determined to break the deadlock.
In one powerful strike all the way from the halfway line, Kekana launched the ball like
a missile aiming for its target.
The ball went just over the goalkeeper’s head and landed straight into the net, which
sealed the deal for the Sundowns!
#6: Dean Saunders - Sheffield
Back in 1998, Dean Saunders made the cheekiest goal yet against Port Vale.
The Sheffield United player was up against the goalkeeper in the outside for a throw-in.
Having no teammates nearby to pass the ball to, Saunders was left with no choice.
He bounced the ball off the keeper’s back, recovered it, and immediately went for the
goal!
#5: Gonzalo Castro - Mallorca
Goalies better keep their eye on the ball closely because one wrong move and Mallorca
player Gonzalo Castro will seize the moment like a fierce predator.
Just like what happened during this match!
When Real Sociedad keeper Enaut Zubikarai was about to send the ball to his team, he
failed to check his surroundings for any looming danger.
And danger soon came by the name of Gonzalo Castro!
Sneaking from behind, Castro stole the ball and went straight for a goal!
#4: Thiago Silva - Paris
PSG Captain Thiago Silva managed to do the impossible.
As he was racing onto a through ball, the opposing goalie dove in to block the ball.
But Silva was relentless.
He jumped over the goalie and bent a shot from the end-line into the net!
He virtually nailed a strike from a starting point behind the goal!
Unfortunately, the goal was disallowed because the ball was already out of bounds, but it
was still an impressive feat.
#3: David Hovorka – Czech Republic
In a game against Meteor Prague, Czech player David Hovorka from Sparta Prague II made a
goal in the most unexpected way possible.
After Hovorka’s teammate passed the ball to him near the net, he took the chance and
scored the goal… with his butt!
Yup, talk about coming from behind!
Who knew his rear packed so much power!
The kick-ass move cemented their win, and earned Hovorka the nickname Butt-Goal.
No, just kidding.
#2: Mario Balotelli - Manchester
At this game against Norwich, Manchester City player Mario Balotelli just made one of the
most effortless goals ever.
When he attempted to strike, the ball hit the Norwich keeper, shooting the ball straight
up into the air!
Good thing Balotelli was at the right place at the right time when it landed!
#1: Cristiano Ronaldo - Juventus
Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t earn his fame for nothing.
During this match between Juventus and Sampdoria, Ronaldo peeled away at the back post when
his teammate Alex Sandro’s pass went a little too high.
But apparently, it was just the momentum Ronaldo needed for a remarkable leap and header!
I don’t know about you guys but I can watch this over and over on repeat and still be
amazed every single time.
Is this guy even human?
And there you have it!
The Top 20 Goals If It Were Not Filmed, No One Would Believe!
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