Top 10 Goals by Goalkeepers of All Time

Last weekend, Asmir Begovic added himself to the list of goalkeepers who have scored a goal in a competitive match when his wind-aided clearance from his own area bounced over Artur Boruc's head and into the Southampton net just 13 seconds into the match.

Goalkeepers scoring goals isn't as rare as you may think. It's happened five times in the Premier League era. In South America, it isn't rare for goalkeepers to take free kicks near goal or penalty kicks.

Here's a look at the top 10 goals scored by goalkeepers in world football.

10. Rogerio Ceni

Rogerio Ceni of Sao Paulo is more prolific at scoring goals than many strikers. The Brazilian has tallied over 100 goals in his career, the most of any keeper in history.

While none of Ceni's goals have come from open play, the 40-year-old does deserve some credit for his set-piece work.

This free kick into the upper corner from about 25 yards out was good enough to make No. 10 on the list.

9. Jose Luis Chilavert

Like Ceni, the flamboyant Jose Luis Chilavert was no stranger to taking free kicks for whatever team he was on.

Most of his free kicks were a lot closer than the one that earned him the No. 9 spot. After a foul against his team, Velez Sarsfield, in his own half, he noticed the River Plate goalkeeper was off his line.

Chilavert rushed up to take the kick, catching his own teammates and even the referee, who had to duck, off-guard. The ball dropped over German Burgos' head and into the net.

"I always say that an angel put that one in for me. If I took another 1,000 kicks like that, I'd never score another one like it," Chilavert said in an interview with FIFA.com.

8. Jens Lehmann

It's not often that the back line raises their hands to appeal for an offside call against the opposing keeper.

But that was the situation the Dortmund defense found themselves in 1997. Lehmann had come forward in search of an equalizing goal and found himself open on the back post for a header. The Schalke keeper was so wide open that Dortmund believed he had to be offside.

The ball came quickly toward Lehmann, who did well to direct it on target for the tying goal.

7. Ali Ahamada

Ali Ahamada claimed that he had an image of himself in his head scoring a goal, but I doubt it looked like this.

With Toulouse trailing Rennes 2-1 in 2012, Ahamada came forward on a free kick. The Frenchman appears to misjudge the ball badly on his run, but somehow recovers and heads the ball in while falling backwards.

"It was a magical moment. We all dream of one day scoring. For this little dream to come true, it's pretty special—to have enjoyed it with my team-mates and the public. That will remain etched in my memory," said Ahamada after the match.

6. Mart Poom

Most strikers would be jealous about the amount of height and power Mart Poom got on this header in 2003.

Playing for Sunderland in the Football League Championship against his former club Derby County, Poom found himself on the end of a corner kick from Sean Thornton. The Estonian's powerful header gave Sunderland a 1-1 draw and cancelled out Ian Taylor's goal just a couple of minutes before.

5. William Hesmer

When goalkeepers find themselves with the ball at their feet outside of their normal comfort zone, panic can often set in.

What makes this goal from William Hesmer so good is the amount of poise he shows in finishing his chance.

Trailing 2-1 in the Trillium Cup Derby against Toronto FC in 2010, Hesmer finds the ball come to his feet after a corner kick is headed down in the area. Instead of immediately lashing at the ball, the Columbus keeper shows a great first touch and enough patience to wait out challenges from the Toronto defense before slotting home the equalizer.

The amount of composure is even more remarkable considering it was the first time he ever went forward.

"I've never gone into the box before, it's my first time ever," Hesmer said after the match.

4. Jimmy Glass

Normally when goalkeepers score a goal, they rescue a point for their team with a late game-tying goal. Rarely does it rescue an entire season.

Carlisle United needed a win on the final day of the 1998-99 season to avoid relegation out of the Football League. With just seconds to go against Plymouth Argyle and the scoreline 1-1, Glass trotted up from his own area to try to save Carlisle from the drop.

While the finish wasn't technically superior, Glass tucked the ball inside the post from six yards out and triggered a massive pitch invasion with his heroics.

Glass only played three matches for Carlisle United in his career. He had come to the club on loan from Swindon Town. But he'll never have to buy a drink in Carlisle again.

3. Peter Schmeichel

Peter Schmeichel was actually a pretty good goalscorer in his native Denmark before moving to Manchester United. The Dane scored 10 goals for Hvidovre and Brondby before his time in England.

While Schmeichel was famous from his time at United, it was this goal while playing for Aston Villa that makes the list.

This volley off of a corner kick against Everton was the first goal by a goalkeeper in Premier League history. Sadly, it was just window dressing, as Aston Villa were two goals down at the time. Everton went on to win the match.

2. Paul Robinson

Most of us find the League Cup to be an annoyance or a chance to give younger players some experience instead of a competition worth winning.

You couldn't tell that from the reaction of Leeds United in 2003 against Swindon Town.

Paul Robinson produced a magical header to level the cup tie at 2-2 and force extra time. A seasoned striker would have difficulty getting the cross on target, considering how far Robinson is in front of the near post. But the former England international manages to direct the header all the way to the back post and in the corner of the net.

Leeds would end up winning the match on penalties, but would be relegated later that season.

1. Gerald Hillringhaus

Most everyone likes keeper goals. Most everyone enjoys overhead kick goals, too.

Gerald Hillringhaus managed to combine the two and capture the No. 1 spot on the list.

Playing for little known SV Turk Gucu in the lower leagues of German football, Hillringhaus scored this stunner against MTV Ingolstadt in September of 1989.

Hillringhaus would eventually find his way to bigger stages, playing 22 matches for Bayern Munich in 1991-92.