World Football: Top 10 Classic Volleys

How would you define volley in football?

A volley is an air-borne strike in football, where a player's feet meets and directs the ball in an angled direction before it has time to reach the ground. A volley can be extremely hard to aim and requires good foot-eye coordination and timing.

It is really hard to pick top 10 volley goals, but these are my  top 10 favorite volley goals and I hope you will enjoy watching it!

Cheers!

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10. Sammir (Dinamo Zagreb)

Match: Hajduk Split vs Dinamo Zagreb

In Croatian eternal derby, Dinamo Zagreb Brazilian Sammir scored a nice volley after a great assist.

Don't be surprised if you see Sammir in big club in next few years.

9. Tony Yeboah (Leeds United)

Match: Leeds United vs Liverpool

A stunning volley against Liverpool.

8. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)

Match: Manchester United vs Newcastle

Special volley from great Rooney. That was really terrific.

7. Joe Cole (England)

Match: England vs Sweden

Why not said the commentator?

A brilliant volley from Joe Cole.

6. Paolo Di Canio (West Ham)

Match: West Ham vs Wimbledon

A very special goal from Di Canio.

Fantastic scissor goal by Paolo.

5. Ludovic Giuly (Monaco)

Match: Monaco vs Lens

Wonderful half bicycle kick from Giuly. One of the greatest goals for sure!

4. Robin Van Persie (Arsenal)

Match: Charlton vs Arsenal

I really don't know how to explain this goal.

Really wonderful volley from Van Persie.

3. Maxi Rodriguez (Argentina)

Match: Argentina vs Mexico

Fantastic goal by Maxi Rodriguez in overtime vs Mexico.

One of the greatest World Cup goals ever.

2. Marco Van Basten (Netherlands)

Match: Netherlands vs Soviet Union

Van Basten did one of the greatest goals ever in history of football.

Van Basten is a true class!

1. Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid)

Match: Real Madrid vs Bayer Leverkusen 

I bet you all probably knew that this goal has to be number 1.

Zidane is considered to be one of the best football players ever.

This marvelous volley was unbelievable!

Others

Steven Gerrard vs Middlesbrough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRJSnYciwgE

Hamil Altintop vs Kazahstan    -  amazing volley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdmpjEF2Zlk

Eduardo Da Silva vs Burnley  -on of the greatest volleys ever!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrzzdmXITJg

Gaizka Mendieta vs Barcelona

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAnHIkaFy9Q