Voting is now open for the 2024 FIFA Puskás Award, with 11 jaw-dropping goals in contention for the prize.
The accolade is named after legendary Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskás, who was famed for his glorious individual strikes. It celebrates the most spectacular goals of the qualifying period, which was from 21 August 2023 to 10 August 2024.
You can watch each of the contenders for the award below before voting for your favourite. Voting Link
Hassan Al Haydos
Qatar v China PR | 21 January 2024
Al Haydos could not have caught this volley any sweeter. Akram Afif was the creator, floating a corner to the edge of the box where the Qatar striker was waiting to blast an unstoppable effort into the top corner. The goal clinched a 1-0 victory for Qatar in the AFC Asian Cup group stage.
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The goal was one of three Al Haydos scored during Qatar’s triumphant Asian Cup campaign. They beat Jordan 3-1 in the final to win the title for the second time.
Terry Antonis
Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers | 12 March 2024
Melbourne City were 6-0 ahead and cruising in this A-League clash – but the best was yet to come. With the ball still inside the Melbourne half, Antonis lifted it over the head of Wanderers midfielder Oscar Priestman before unleashing a magnificent strike which sailed into the net.
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Before joining Melbourne ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, Antonis played for Western Sydney Wanderers. He was at the club for two years from 2021 to 2023, and also spent time on loan there in 2017.
Yassine Benzia
Algeria v South Africa | 26 March 2024
Benzia collected a pass from Algeria team-mate Monsef Bakrar with his back to goal, flicked the ball up with his right boot then improvised sensationally to fire home with a left-footed bicycle kick. The strike sent the fans in Baraki wild – and earned his team a 3-3 draw in this FIFA Series encounter.
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Benzia scored five times for France at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in 2011. He represented the country up to U-21 level, before switching allegiance to Algeria in 2016.
Walter Bou
Lanus v Tigre | 4 August 2024
This Argentinian top-flight game looked to heading for a draw, with the score 2-2 and the clock ticking into the 90th minute. Lanus star Bou had other ideas, however, expertly controlling a hopeful ball forward with his chest before rifling in a jaw-dropping overhead kick from 20 yards.
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Bou had a dream debut for Lanus after joining the club in January 2024, coming off the bench to score both his team’s goals in a 2-0 win over San Lorenzo.
Michaell Chirinos
Costa Rica v Honduras | 23 March 2024
Chirinos’ strike would have been a worthy nominee in itself – but the assist makes this even more special. Jerry Bengtson displayed exceptional ingenuity to set up his Honduras team-mate with a wonderful first-time pass with the outside of his boot. Chirinos’ eyes lit up and he duly crashed a superb volley beyond Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas in this Concacaf Nations League play-off, which the hosts went on to win 3-1.
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Chirinos’ incredible goal was his first for the Honduras senior national team.
Federico Dimarco
Inter Milan v Frosinone | 12 November 2023
The danger appeared minimal in this Serie A encounter when Dimarco lighted on a pass wide on the left flank, just inside the opposition half. The Italian, however, spotted Frosinone stopper Stefano Turati off his line and let fly with a spectacular lob which dipped underneath the crossbar and left the keeper grasping at thin air.
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Dimarco came through the youth ranks at Inter but left aged 19 to join Swiss side Sion. He returned to his boyhood club just one year later and has since become a first-team regular.
Alejandro Garnacho
Everton v Manchester United | 26 November 2023
Garnacho drew gasps inside Everton’s Goodison Park stadium when he opened the scoring for Manchester United in astonishing style in this Premier League showdown. Diogo Dalot’s lofted cross was slightly behind the Argentinian, but he launched himself into mid-air and sent a stunning overhead kick rocketing into Jordan Pickford’s goal.
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This game was the fourth in a run of 38 consecutive United matches Garnacho started in the 2023/24 season.
Mohammed Kudus
West Ham United v Freiburg | 14 March 2024
Kudus displayed his electric array of attributes to score a remarkable solo goal in this Europa League clash. The Ghana international’s control, balance and skill were all on show as he dribbled from well inside his own half, leaving several Freiburg players in his wake. He then had the composure to slide in a clinical low finish.
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After scoring twice in Ghana’s 3-2 victory over Korea Republic at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, a giant Kudus mural was painted in his hometown of Nima.
Denis Omedi
KCCA v Kitara | 6 August 2024
Omedi provided the standout moment of this 3-3 thriller in the Ugandan Super 8 tournament. The Kitara forward took aim with an improbable rabona from the edge of the penalty box, generating remarkable power to find the top corner of the net.
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Omedi is hoping to become the second player to win the FIFA Puskás Award with a rabona kick. Erik Lamela did so back in 2021, with his goal coming for Tottenham Hotspur in their derby against Arsenal.
Paul Onuachu
Trabzonspor v Konyaspor | 10 November 2023
Trabzonspor striker Onuachu settled this Turkish Super Lig clash with an astonishing 85th-minute winner. Enis Destan dug out a cross from the left and Onuachu somehow manoeuvred his body to score with a flying backheel. The Nigerian’s cartwheeling celebration offered further evidence of his extraordinary athleticism.
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In 2019, Onuachu scored the fastest goal in the history of the Nigeria national team. In his first start for the Super Eagles, he netted inside 10 seconds against Egypt.
Jaden Philogene
Rotherham United v Hull City | 13 February 2024
The second rabona on the shortlist was scored by Hull forward Philogene in the English Championship. He showcased his skill, balance and quick feet to turn Rotherham midfielder Oliver Rathbone inside out before his audacious effort looped beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.
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Philogene, who now plays for Premier League club Aston Villa, counts Ronaldinho and Neymar as his football idols.