Ricardo Fuller VS Aston Villa

Stoke 3 - 2 Aston Villa (2008/2009)

8.8

About this goal

Fuller collects the ball with his back to goal and in one movement scoops over both his and Martin Laursen's head, swivels and slots into the far corner. Glorious.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

The audacity to attempt this in one of Stoke's first games in the Premier League, but to pull it off, is like a warm glow. Thanks Ricardo.

Technical Difficulty 27/30

 

To flick and pivot all in one action and then retain the composure to finish makes one hell of a goal.

Uniqueness 20/20

 

An eccentric and totally original effort.

Importance 7/10

 

Led Stoke to an important win on their arrival in the Premier League

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

Aston Villa

FootballCritic Verdict

8.8

A rather overlooked yet extremely special goal. What's not to enjoy about it?

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Ricardo Fuller

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