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:

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"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

The 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

Our very own diminutive Argentine genius powers a header past a hapless Edwin Van der Sar. Is there nothing he can't do?

Mark Hateley

"Atilla," as Milan fans called him, failing to pronounce his surname, putting a belter past one Walter Zenga.

Javier

The Mexican putting a belter to give United a much needed goal against Stoke.

Mannari

The Milan striker, Graziano Mannari, using his flexibility to power a header at goal.

Jared Borgetti

The Mexican striker putting a beautiful backwards header past Gianluigi Buffon, of all people.

Martin Palermo

A great hit from an unbelievable distance from the Argentine veteran.

Joao Pinto

Continuing the trend of near-unknowns putting headers past goalkeeping legends, here's Joao Pinto on David Seaman.

Raul

The Spaniard uncharacteristically scores a header in the clasico.

Turkish League

Obscure leagues make for great headers of the ball.