In football, skills, possession, style of play are important but what the fans in the Stadium or in front the TV screens want to see is a goal. In fact, goals as many as possible.
There are different ways in which goals can be scored and one which is arguably the most fascinating is the overhead kick goal.
It takes a lot of precision, positioning and a great delivery of the ball to score a goal like that.
In recent times, we have seen opposing fans clap for a player that scored an overhead kick goal against their own team. Such artistry need to be applauded indeed.
Throwback: See John Terry’s slip which handed the UCL to Man United in Moscow 2008 (Video)
Below are some overhead kick goals scored in the UEFA Champions League of recent. Which is your favourite?
- Mario Mandzukic Vs Real Madrid 2017 Uefa Champions League final
Mandzukic scored one of the best #UCL goals ever 🥰pic.twitter.com/sWNpAVTMFe
— GOAL (@goal) May 21, 2020
- Gareth Bale Vs Liverpool 2018 Uefa Champions League final
Was Bale's overhead kick better than Mandzukic's? 🚲pic.twitter.com/JynOOx3W7u
— GOAL (@goal) May 21, 2020
- Cristiano Ronaldo vs Juventus 2018 Uefa Champions League semi-finals
A thread of #UCL overhead kicks NEEDS to have Ronaldo's! 🔥pic.twitter.com/6GNAHEt0rh
— GOAL (@goal) May 21, 2020
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic vs England 2012
Zlatan did this vs England.
Best goal in the history of football? pic.twitter.com/QXruQwDXHd
— ⚡️ (@_Barcelonista1) September 19, 2019
- Wayne Rooney vs Manchester City 2011 Premier League
https://twitter.com/ManUtd_HQ/status/1095292293484032000?s=19
Video source: @manutd_HQ @C_U_L_E @goal via UEFA Champions League.