The Best Goals From The Half Way Line

Before David Beckham popularised this art, goals from the halfway line were spectacular but rare. Since then, there have been more and more outrageous goals scored by really talented footballers.

Just recently, a college university freshman from SMU scored a 95-yard goal which bounced over the opposition goalkeeper and into net. Here is the video that's been making its round on the internet.



I have made a compilation of the best goals from the half way line that I have seen.

Xabi Alonso's 65-yard goal for Liverpool against Newcastle (2006)


David Beckham's goal for Manchester Utd against Wimbledon (1996)


Xabi Alonso's left footed goal for Liverpool against Luton (2006)


David Beckham's 70-yard goal for LA Galaxy against KC Wizards (2008)


Diego's 62-meter goal for Bremen against Aachen (2007)


Massimilian Porcello's 45-meter goal for Karlsruhe against Rostock (2007)


Clarence Seedorf's bullet for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid (1997)


Matt Le Tissier's long shot artistry for Southampton against Blackburn (1994)


Arie Haan's thunderbolt for Holland against Italy (1978)


Roberto Carlos' insane touchline goal for Brazil against France (1997)


Okay...some of these aren't strictly from the halfway line. Nevertheless, these great goals are really something huh? These are the sort of stuff that make a football fan like me love this beautiful game.