10 Nominees for the 2018 Puskas Award with videos for every goal

#8 Lazaros Christodoulopoulos (AEK Athens Vs Olympiakos)

Lazaros Christodoulopoulos for AEK Athens Vs Olympiakos - Greek Superleague

This nomination comes from the Superleague in Greece during last season's matchup between rivals AEK Athens and Olympiakos. Both teams are fierce rivals and in this particular game, Olympiacos were winning 2-1.

That was until Christodoulopoulos stepped up to take a free kick. Lining up from way outside the box, the Greek smashed the ball at an incredible 100km/hour straight into the top right-hand corner of the net. A stunning strike.

Watch Lazaros Christodoulopoulos's 2018 Puskas Award nominee goal below:

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#7 Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Cruzeiro Vs America Mineiro)

Giorgian De Arrascaeta scores for Cruzeiro Vs America Mineiro - 2018 Campeonato Mineiro

Moving to South America now and it is only natural that a goal from the Brazilian league features on the list of nominees. The goal takes place during a clash between Cruzeiro and America Mineiro in the local Campeonato Mineiro league tournament.

Uruguayan, Giorgian De Arrascaeta almost kung-fu kicks the ball into the top corner from a standard cross to give his team the lead. The pure athleticism required to perform such a skill is incredible and the finish is absolutely perfect.

Watch Giorgian De Arrascaeta's 2018 Puskas Award nominee goal below: