Football is an age-old sport that has witnessed some of the craziest goals scored in its centuries-long history. While some of these finishes carried immense importance in terms of winning silverware, others were simply so beautiful that they etched a place in the hearts and minds of several football generations.
The sport witnessed a plethora of such goals in 2023, making it difficult to name just one winner. From Alejandro Garnacho’s jaw-dropping bicycle kicks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s outrageous lob in the Saudi Pro League, here are the best goals scored in this calendar year –
Alejandro Garnacho’s Bicycle Kick vs Brighton
The world stood still as Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho hit a picture-perfect bicycle kick in their Premier League game against Everton. The impressive acrobatic effort from the 19-year-old set the Red Devils up for a convincing 3-0 victory.
Ivan Provedel – Lazio vs Atletico Madrid
Lazio were able to draw against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid thanks to a 95-minute finish from their goalkeeper. During the closing stages of the Champions League game in Italy, Ivan Provedel left his box to move up the field and scored a stunning header. He also became only the second keeper in the competition’s history to score a non-penalty goal
Nuno Santos’ Rabona for Sporting CP
Nuno Santos scored one of the smoothest Rabona goals during Sporting CP’s Liga Portugal game against Boavista. The seamless finish earned him a place in the three finalists for the 2023 Puskas Award.
Darwin Nunez’s calm backheel vs Real Madrid
Pulling off a backheel in an official match is quite the challenge, especially in the Champions League Round of 16. However, Darwin Nunez looked unfazed at Anfield as he opened the scoring for his side off this beautiful fourth-minute finish.
Kylian Mbappe’s clean lob in France vs Gibraltar
Kylian Mbappe spearheaded France into securing their biggest-ever victory on the international level. Mbappe notched a hattrick as the French side beat Gibraltar 14-0 in the UEFA Euros qualifiers. In one of his goals, Mbappe scored an outrageous lob to bring up his 300th career netting.
Kevin de Bruyne firing a rocket against Real Madrid
Quite known for his long-rangers, the Belgian magician Kevin de Bruyne pulled one out of his hat against Real Madrid. While competing in the second leg of the 2023 Champions League semi-final, De Bruyne fired a rocket that ripped through Madrid’s defence to find the back of the net.
Ilkay Gundogan scoring the FA Cup winner
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan played a major role in Manchester City’s treble triumph. During an epic Manchester derby in the 2023 FA Cup final, Gundogan scored an epic volley to win the game for the Cityzens.
Heung-Min Son’s sublime finish vs Brighton
Tottenham Hotspur forward Hueng-Min Son scored his 100 Premier League goal in style against Brighton. Son became only the 34th player to reach 100-goal landmark in the top flight of English football. He did so by hitting a sublime long-range finish that curled into the nets.
Jude Bellingham’s stunner in El Clasico
Jude Bellingham announced himself to the world after firing two stunning goals on his El Clasico debut against Barcelona. The English forward scored a sensational 68-minute equaliser against the Blaugranas from 30 yards out to beat Marc Andre Ter Stegen.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s unbelievable lob in the Saudi Pro League
Scoring lobs in football is not easy but Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo took it to the next level in their match against Al Okhdood. Ronaldo scored the 15th goal of the season when he lobbed a ball while miles away from the penalty box to secure his team’s third netting of the night.
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