#1 Faiz Subri vs Pahang (Malaysian League)
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The second free kick to be nominated for the Puskas this year and one of the final three nominees, this effort was without a doubt THE best free kick of 2016.
The Penang midfielder lined the ball 35 metres out from the goal and hit it with immense ferocity, as the ball swerved from left to right, much like Roberto Carlos’ now immortal effort against France in 1997.
This free kick will perhaps never again be replicated. You just have to see it to believe it. If a more famous player in a more famous league would have hit something like this, then we would not have stopped talking about it for years to come.
Also Read: Top 5 free kicks in the EPL from the year 2016
Honorable mentions
Miralem Pjanic vs Switzerland – A master of free kicks, the Juventus midfielder scored a stunner for his country against Switzerland from a respectable distance. One of the most underrated goals of the year.
Payet vs Crystal Palace and Bournemouth – 2016 was definitely this man’s year. The goal against United ranks higher, but these efforts were sensational in their own right and are goals to be remembered.
Jordan Larrson vs AIK (Swedish league) – The son of the Henrik Larrson scored a peach of a free kick to lead his team to victory in the Swedish league.
