Alejandro Garnacho has been named the 2024 FIFA Puskás Award winner for his extraordinary overhead k against Everton in the Premier League.
The stunning goal, scored in November 2023, was deemed the ‘most beautiful’ goal of the year and showcased Garnacho’s impressive athleticism and technical brilliance.
The goal came early in the third minute at Goodison Park, where Garnacho soared to meet a perfectly delivered cross from Diogo Dalot, drawing immediate comparisons to Wayne Rooney’s iconic bicycle kick against Manchester City in 2011. At the time, Garnacho humbly reacted, saying:
“I can’t believe it to be honest. I didn’t see how I scored. I just listened to the crowd and said, ‘Oh my god’… It is very much like Rooney’s goal. I don’t know which one is better.”
Audacious acrobatics and devastating footwork.
Alejandro Garnacho's scissor kick against Everton has won him the Puskas Award.
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A Historic Achievement
This award marks Garnacho’s first FIFA Puskás Award and continues a strong tradition of Premier League goals winning the prestigious accolade. His strike becomes the fifth goal from the Premier League to win the award, joining:
– Olivier Giroud (2017)
– Mohamed Salah (2018)
– Son Heung-min (2020)
– Erik Lamela (2021)
Garnacho’s Rising Stardom
The 20-year-old Argentine winger has been making waves at Manchester United with his eye-catching performances. Finishing the 2023/24 season with 10 goals, Garnacho has already netted 8 goals midway through the 2024/25 campaign, underscoring his rapid development and growing importance for the team.
His Puskás Award win is not just a testament to his incredible goal but also a reflection of his potential to become one of football’s brightest young stars.
The goal of his life. 🚲🤯@AGarnacho7 wins the FIFA Puskas Award 2024!
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