Top 10 "One Goal" in Football: From an unknown young player to a legendary superstar, Maradona ranked first

In the world of football, there are some moments that are enough to change a person's destiny. A goal can not only ignite the passion of the fans, but also allow an unknown player to stand on the world stage overnight.

Below we take a look at the top ten classic moments of "one goal to become famous" in football history, spanning the World Cup and club stadiums, each of which is worth remembering.

1 Pele: At the age of 17, the world was amazed at the final of the 1958 World Cup, Brazil faced host Sweden. Bailey, who was only 17 years old, reached the peak of his life. He stopped the ball in his chest, picked the ball, and volleyed in the air during the game, scoring Brazil's third goal, helping the team win the championship 5-2. At this moment, Pele not only became the youngest World Cup champion and goal scorer, but also embarked on the path of the king of football from then on.

2 Maradona: The century's goal shocked the UK

The quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup, Argentina and England met on a narrow road. In the 55th minute of the game, Maradona started from the middle circle, passed five England players in a row, and then drifted past the goalkeeper and easily pushed the ball. This goal is known as the "Century Goal" and also makes Maradona truly the king of world football.

3 Baggio: Italy's hope star

Group stage in the 1990 World Cup, Italy vs. Czechoslovakia. 23-year-old Baggio has a starting opportunity. He cooperated with his teammates in the 78th minute of the game and made a breakthrough all the way, calmly pushing and shooting. This goal was awesome and was named the best goal of the year, which also turned Baggio from a Fiorentine star into an Italian national idol.

4 Beckham: A lob shot rewrites fate

In the 1996 Premier League, Manchester United played against Wimbledon. In the final stage of the game, 21-year-old Beckham scored a goal with a lob shot near the midfield, and the ball crossed the goalkeeper and flew straight into a dead corner. This goal was selected as the best in the Premier League in the past ten years. Beckham's appearance and football skills have conquered the world and opened his era of superstars.

5 Carlos: Free kick that violates physics

1997 French Four Nations Game, Brazil faces host France. During the game, Roberto Carlos took a free kick nearly 40 meters away from the goal, and a volley of an outside foot shot drew an incredible arc, goalkeeper Butters watched the ball fly into the goal. To this day, this is still considered one of the most incredible goals.

6 Irving: The 18-year-old boy's outbreak

The 1998 World Cup quarterfinals, England faced Argentina. In the 16th minute of the game, 18-year-old Irving ran all the way after getting the ball, got rid of several defensive players and scored low shots. This goal made the whole world remember this young man chasing, and also made his value soar, becoming a new hope for England.

7 Ronaldinho: Skip the England goalkeeper

2002 World Cup quarterfinals, Brazil faces England. In the 50th minute, Ronaldo took the free kick and made a high jump over Ximan's head and went straight into the net. This seemingly crossed free kick became a turning point in the game and also made Ronaldinho's name resound throughout the world.

8 Bierkhov: The Golden Ball wins the game and the gods are in the final of the 1996 European Cup, and Germany and the Czech Republic fight to overtime. German substitute forward Bierkhov received the ball in the 95th minute and turned around and shot, the ball rolled into the goal. This is the first "golden ball" in European Cup history, directly locking in the championship. Bierkhov also leaped from an unknown player to a national hero.

9 Rooney: The unbeaten myth of youth ending the 2002 Premier League, Everton plays against Arsenal. Rooney, who was only 16 years old at the time, was ordered to appear on the bench in a substitute. In the 90th minute of the game, he scored a world-wide lob shot outside the penalty area, ending Arsenal's record of unbeaten in 30 games. The youngest goal scorer in Premier League history was born, and Rooney's legend kicked off.

10 Martial: Manchester United's new Henry was born

2015 Premier League Double Red Club, Manchester United faces Liverpool. Martial made his debut after joining at a high price of 80 million euros. In the 86th minute, he broke through the three-man defense from the left and calmly shot. This goal made Old Trafford excited, and fans exclaimed that "Henry possessed", and Martial became famous in one battle.

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The classic moments that cannot be ignored

In addition to the above ten classics, there are also many "one-ball fame" moments that are still fresh in people's memory.

• In the 1978 World Cup, Dutch player Alihan scored a 40-meter world wave, becoming one of the longest-distance goals in the World Cup

• In the 1994 World Cup, Saudi player Ovilan scored five consecutive goals, winning glory for Asian football

• In the 2007 King's Cup, Messi copied Maradona's "Century Goal" against Getafe, establishing the status of "New King of Football". It is because of these momentary highlights that are so moving. One attack or one goal may change not only the game trend, but also the entire life of a player. From Bailey to Rooney, from Maradona to Martial, these stories make us believe: On the green field, everyone has the opportunity to become a legend.

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