Brazilian midfielder Guilherme Madruga deservedly took home the 2023 Puskas award for his astonishingly acrobatic overhead kick – but we can’t help looking ahead to next year’s award.
There are already some seriously sexy contenders for the 2024 Puskas trophy. We’ve collated all the absolute top-drawer goals from around the world of football this season. Ridiculous ten out of ten golazos only.
We’ll be keeping this list updated throughout the 2023-24 season, so keep checking back. Reckon we’ve missed any?
Patrick Bamford
The magic of the FA Cup is alive and well.
Seriously though, who kidnapped Bamford and replaced him with a Dennis Bergkamp regen?
Big ball up the field, chest, swivel and bang. Cool as you like. Quite possibly one of the greatest volleys we’ll ever see.
Alasdair Adams
Not only is this a f*cking brilliant goal, it was scored by a backup goalkeeper who was substituted on as an outfielder. No, really.
Scottish Championship side Arbroath were forced into a change as Aaron Steele went off injured, with substitute stopper Alasdair Adams having to fill in as a striker. This absolute thunderbastard was the catalyst in them securing a 2-2 comeback draw.
We don’t think he’ll ever be pulling the gloves on again after that.
Alejandro Garnacho
Gary Neville said it’s the best overhead kick he’s ever seen. And the mad thing is that’s not too outrageous a shout.
Dominik Szoboszlai
There are long-range bangers and then there are long-range bangers. One of the hardest-hit shots we’ve ever seen. 100% worthy of the Alan Partridge commentary.
Sandro Wolfinger
The actual Puskas Award shortlist always features a few players you’ve never heard of. FC Balzers’ Sandro Wolfinger pulling out this unreal volley for Lichtenstein fits the criteria nicely.
Dries Mertens
Another volley? Go on then. Beauty.
Geovany Quenda
You’ll have probably seen those clips of a young Lionel Messi absolutely taking the piss against hapless opponents on a muddy pitch in Rosario. This ridiculous solo goal from 16-year-old Sporting academy product Geovany Quenda reminds us of that.
He might be a few years off senior football yet, but the name is surely worth keeping an eye out for.
Luciano Gondou
The Puskas Award tends to celebrate unthinkable individual brilliance. This is a nice enough hit, but it probably falls short on that front.
But we’re including this for the sexy build-up, including multiple backheels. Sue us.
Mikael Severo
We’ve time-travelled to September 2024 and are pleased to announce that this has made the shortlist.
Dizzying acrobatics scored by a Brazilian for a Hong Kong Premier League club? How could this not make it in?
Eduard Bello
Scoring an overhead kick to equalise late on, away to Brazil, in a World Cup qualifier? Just magic.
Harry Kane
The best goal of Kane’s career?
Jude Bellingham
Twenty years old. First El Clasico appearance. Just daft.
S100K
379
No doubt, give it to the Kud, he deserves it for now.