The 10 best long range goals in football

Erik Edman’s piledriver vs Liverpool

It was April 2005, a sunny day at Anfield. Liverpool were hosting Tottenham Hotspur in the EPL, and Erik Edman was playing for the Lilywhites.

A leftback by trade, Edman’s job was to protect the left flank and try to keep a clean sheet.

But Edman had other ideas, namely scoring a goal from 38 yards out and etching his name into the history books.

For the record, this was Edman’s only goal for Spurs. But if you are going to score only one goal in your lifetime, better make it his one:

http://youtu.be/_PucygPfjIw

Roberto Carlos’ three best strikes

Roberto Carlos’ left foot has perhaps caused more sleepless nights for goalkeepers than any other player in the world. Some of his strikes were simply physics-defying works of art; others were like missiles launched from miles away.

No angle too acute, no distance too long – Roberto Carlos could shoot from anywhere and score.

http://youtu.be/vnB_4Jtfy6A

Notable mention

No list of long range goals is complete without Steven Gerrard. The Liverpool skipper was famous for his goals from outside the box, whether it’s the one versus West Ham in the 2006 FA Cup final or the one against Olympiakos that sent Andy Gray in a “oh you beauty” tizzy and Liverpool into the 2005 Champions League knockout stages.

Since it’s a nightmare choosing the best from all his efforts, we leave you with a video of his best long range goals.

http://youtu.be/vnB_4Jtfy6A

Note: This collection is subject to the author’s opinion. If you think we have missed out on some obvious long range goals, please mention them in the comments and we will add them.