In this article, we will learn about the top 10 best header goals ever scored in football history.
Football players are frequently praised for their incredible footwork in controlling the ball. However, gamers may need to apply common sense to make things happen.
A perfectly timed header can mean the difference between winning and losing in various sporting situations, including the World Cup final, league match of the regular season, and pickup games in the park with friends.
Contrary to popular belief, being tall isn’t the only requirement for success in football headers; other factors include having a feel for the game, dodging opponents, and being in the right spot at the right moment to nod the ball into the net.
Peter Crouch, a former striker for Stoke City, has made header goals a specialty of his, to the point where he entered the record books with 51 header goals, the most in the Premier League.
Crouch holds the official record for “Most Premier League headed goals” according to the Guinness World Records book for 2018.
Note: The list is not made in any order. No rankings were mentioned in this.
10 best header goals
Robin Van Persie vs Spain (2014)
Dutch forward Robin van Persie scored an incredible goal against Spain during the World Cup in Brazil. He vaulted over the final line of defence, putting his head forward, and beating goalie Iker Casillas. The Netherlands advanced through the competition and placed third thanks to a goal by Van Persie.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Roma (2010)
With the possible exception of competitor Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s physical prowess and football acumen are unmatched, and his incredible abilities are evident in this goal.
During Manchester United’s Champions League match against Roma, the 5 times FIFA Ballon d’Or winner appeared out of nowhere and scored a goal with a powerful shot.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Sampdoria (2019)
We’ve chosen Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2019 goal against Sampdoria, which sparked a conversation on the internet about the Portuguese attacker’s incredible athleticism.
He appeared to hang in midair forever, waiting for Alex Sandro’s cross to deflect into the net and hit his head. Here at Balls, we’re not scientists. That is to say, we believe Ronaldo was at least 100 meters above the earth when he headed the ball.
Lionel Messi vs Deportivo (2016)
The Barcelona icon typically scores with his feet, but in a 2016 La Liga match against Deportivo, Messi showed he can also score goals with his head.
The Argentine striker made this seem simple as he slid past the opposition’s defence undetected, receiving the ideal centering pass in the penalty area before heading it into the goal.
Luis Suárez vs West Bromwich Albion (2013)
When Suárez played for Liverpool in the 2013–14 English Premier League, he hurt West Bromwich Albion. The Paraguayan sensation scored three goals in the match, including his second, which came from a fantastic header that he scored from just outside the penalty area after receiving a pass that looked like a rocket from the left flank.
Alan Shearer vs Bayer Leverkusen (2003)
The veteran striker for Newcastle United was one of the most prolific goal scorers in English football history. He is ranked first in all-time Premier League goals scored, and he used his head quite a bunch.
49 of Shearer’s 206 goals with The Magpies came via headers, including his first Champions League goal in the 2002–03 season against Bayer Leverkusen. Shearer scored the goal and sent St James’s Park into a frenzy by slicing through the defence and directing himself towards the ball like a missile.
Carles Puyol vs Germany (2010)
The long-haired defender’s incredible performance against Germany in South Africa helped propel Spain into the 2010 World Cup final.
After a corner kick, the long-time Barcelona player grabbed command of the scoreless second half and used his mop-haired head to smash the ball into the net, sending Spain to the next round and ultimately their first World Cup victory.
Henrik Larsson vs Bulgaria (2004)
Larsson left the Swedish national football team after helping them escape the “Group of Death” in the 2002 World Cup, but he didn’t stay away for long.
During Euro 2004, the veteran Celtic striker made his eagerly awaited comeback to the international scene and left a lasting impression. Two of Sweden’s five goals in the game came from Larsson, one of which was a fantastic diving header.
Miroslav Klose vs Australia (2010)
Throughout his career, the prolific German goal scorer was among the best headers in professional football, and he demonstrated this quality during the 2010 World Cup.
During Germany’s group stage victory over Australia, the former Bayern Munich striker grabbed a wide pass from the left flank and hammered it into the net.
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Having played in five World Cups, Klose has a lot of expertise with headers. In 2002, he became the first soccer player to score five headers in a single tournament.
Didier Drogba vs Bayern Munich (2012)
When the regulation time was running down in the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Drogba used his head to score the equalising goal, making it one of the most significant goals in Chelsea team history.
The game progressed to penalties, with Drogba scoring once more to give the Blues the advantage. The match took place at Allianz Arena in Munich, the home ground of Bayern Munich.