If voting for the annual Puskas Award winner seems like a tall order, ranking the past victors of the prestigious honor is nearly impossible. Nevertheless, theScore ranks the 11 goals that were considered the most aesthetically pleasing in their respective years.
11. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool (2018)
THAT sensational derby day strike… 🚀#TheBest #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/XOM9G9P5zD
— Liverpool FC (at 🏠) (@LFC) September 24, 2018
This might not have even been the best goal that Mohamed Salah scored during his epic debut campaign at Liverpool. But, on the heels of his record-breaking season, who can blame FIFA for wanting to celebrate the Egyptian star and the beautiful goal he bagged in his first Merseyside derby?
10. Wendell Lira, Goianesia (2015)
Wendell Lira.
Hardly a household name until he won the Puskas award in 2015 with this stunning volley 💥 pic.twitter.com/o1TNOYVMfn
— Football Index (@FootballIndex) April 21, 2020
It’s difficult to argue that Wendell Lira’s goal, though incredibly impressive, was anywhere near as good as Lionel Messi‘s legendary solo effort against Athletic Bilbao in 2015. But, in the end, the Puskas Award went to the Brazilian, who somehow ended up finishing well in …read more