World Football: 10 Hugely Embarrassing Own Goals (Video)

It is a common occurrence to see own goals in world football. Certainly we have seen a few stunners in recent games. Clearly there are two types the great finishes in an attempt to clear the ball and when it just hits a player and goes in.

With that in mind I have put together a video slideshow showcasing some of my personal favourite embarrassing own goals.  

Sam Ricketts (Bolton)

Here is Bolton defender Sam Ricketts heading past his own goalkeeper. It is unclear exactly what he was trying to do, but the best guess is he was unaware his goalkeeper had rushed out of the goal and was trying to head the ball back to him.

The lesson here is to check your goalkeepers' position before heading the ball.

Abou Diaby (Arsenal)

Arsenal midfielder demonstrates how "not to head the ball" clear while playing against Manchester United. 

John Arne Riise (Liverpool)

Liverpool defender gets down low to head past his own goalkeeper against Chelsea.

Alan Smith (Leeds)

Alan Smith scores a stunning own goal against Wolves from a set piece.

Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand skillfully pokes the ball beyond his own goalkeeper.

Mellberg (Aston Villa)

The Aston Villa defender throws the ball straight past his own goalkeeper.

Jurgen Sierens (goalkeeper)

Jurgen Sierens here scores a quite comical own goal.

Jan Lecjaks

Jan Lecjaks here scores a quality own goal.

Franck Queudrue

Franck Queudrue here blasts the ball past his own goalkeeper in quite spectacular fashion. 

Adriano (Inter Milan)

Inter Milan player Adriano scores a bullet-header past his own goalkeeper from a Manchester United free kick.