Jone Samuelsen and the 10 Greatest Headers on YouTube
David Winner once wrote about Gerd Muller in his book Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer, the German target man:
""Müller was short, squat, awkward-looking and not notably fast; he never fit the conventional idea of a great footballer, but he had lethal acceleration over short distances, a remarkable aerial game, and uncanny goalscoring instincts. His short legs gave him a strangely low center of gravity, so he could turn quickly and with perfect balance in spaces and at speeds that would cause other players to fall over. He also had a knack of scoring in unlikely situations."
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Jone Samuelsen
1 of 10The titular Norwegian scores a sensational goal from the half-way line. This is the sort of thing which would only happen in the Norwegian League. But, that's Norway for you I guess.
Lionel Messi
2 of 10Our very own diminutive Argentine genius powers a header past a hapless Edwin Van der Sar. Is there nothing he can't do?
Mark Hateley
3 of 10"Atilla," as Milan fans called him, failing to pronounce his surname, putting a belter past one Walter Zenga.
Javier
4 of 10The Mexican putting a belter to give United a much needed goal against Stoke.
Mannari
5 of 10The Milan striker, Graziano Mannari, using his flexibility to power a header at goal.
Jared Borgetti
6 of 10The Mexican striker putting a beautiful backwards header past Gianluigi Buffon, of all people.
Martin Palermo
7 of 10A great hit from an unbelievable distance from the Argentine veteran.
Joao Pinto
8 of 10Continuing the trend of near-unknowns putting headers past goalkeeping legends, here's Joao Pinto on David Seaman.
Raul
9 of 10The Spaniard uncharacteristically scores a header in the clasico.
Turkish League
10 of 10Obscure leagues make for great headers of the ball.
