Diego Maradona’s solo goal against England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico was named by fans as the ‘Goal of the Century’ on FIFA.com. But will the diminutive Argentine top the list in Football FanCast’s top ten solo goals of all time? Find out the answer below as we look at some stunning strikes that simply aren’t done justice by seeing the scorer’s name on www.footballscores.com…
10. Cesc Fabregas v Tottenham Hotspur, 2009
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas scored the second of two goals in 11 seconds for the Gunners against old enemies Tottenham Hotspur at The Emirates last October.
Dutch ace Robin van Persie broke up a sloppy pass from the Spurs midfield seconds after the restart and diverted the ball into the path of Fabregas. The Spanish international then accelerated at speed through the centre of the pitch before smashing the ball past the hapless Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes and into the corner.
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9. Matias Fernandez v Club Deportivo O’Higgins, 2006
Chilean international Matias Fernandez scored 57 goals in 112 games for his first club Colo-Colo and this was by far one of his most spectacular.
Just weeks after his full debut as a professional, Fernandez received the ball in his own-half and began ducking and diving his way through challenges before delivering a finish of great finesse to round off a truly wonderful goal. Simply sensational.
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8. George Weah v Verona, 1996
AC Milan legend George Weah, formerly of Chelsea and Manchester City, led a one man counter-attack from inside his own penalty area after a Genoa attack was broken up by the Rossoneri.
The Liberian and former World Player of the Year outpaced all his colleagues to run the length of the pitch and attack The Old Fools with raw pace, power and skill. See it for yourself below.
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7. Steve McManaman v Celtic, 1997
Liverpool’s flying winger Steve McManaman levelled the scores in the UEFA Cup First Round at Parkhead with a wonderful injury-time, individual goal against the Bhoys in 1997.
After receiving the ball 20 yards inside his own half, the mop-haired midfielder glided past half the Celtic side before delivering a stunning finish to one of the great solo goals of all-time.
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6. Michael Owen v Argentina, 1998
Michael Owen’s goal against Argentina in 1998 makes it onto this list given the importance of the game and the timing of his impact.
Owen announced himself on the world’s greatest stage, showing the coolness and clinical finishing of an experienced pro to fire past stopper Carlos Roa and send the England fans packed into the Saint-Étienne stadium wild.
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You forgot Henry’s solo run against you lot when we came back to beat you in the Invincibles season…pure filth!
where is Ricky Villa vs Man City in the FA Cup Final 1981 against Man City? David Ginola vs Barnsley? Michael Owen against Argentina? Lionel Messi vs Real Madrid? George Weah against whoever it was when he dribbled past the entire team having picked up the ball from the opposition’s corner? Are you having a laugh putting that Fabregas goal in the top 10 solo goals of all time?
TYPICAL SPURS FAN…MAKING A COMMENT AND NOT EVEN RERADING THE STORY.
Owen was in the list, as was Weah’s goal.
what an absolute plum lilywhitemike is
wow lillywhite guy u are so dumb
other three wernt then, much better goals anyway
and im a preston fan hence lilywhite