This week marked the end of the summer transfer window, and you would think that the intensity of football wouldnt be the same with everyone focused on getting the best buys possible. But, that wasnt the case as these ten players showcase their brilliance with goals that are out of the ordinary.Here are the top ten goals of the week from all around the world:
#10 Paulinho - Tottenham vs AEL Limassol
The goal finds its place here only because of the commitment showcased by defender Vlad Chiriches whose determination saw him assist Paulinho to score the second goal of the match against AEL Limassol during a Europa League Play-off match.
#9 Rohan Ince - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Swindon
The Championship encounter between Brighton and Swindon saw former Chelsea midfielder Rohan Ince open the scoring within 10 minutes of the match after he slotted in the ball from a 20-yard volley following a pass from Adrian Colunga.
#8 Markus Rosenberg - Malmo vs Salzburg
31-year-old Markus Rosenberg scored in the cheekiest manner possible during Malmo’s 4-2 aggregate playoff victory over Salzburg, taking his side to the Champions League group stage.
Earlier trailing 2-1 on aggregate from the first away leg defeat, Rosenberg’s brace proved to be deicisive as Malmo became the first club from Sweden to make it into the group stage.
#7 Angel Rodriguez - Eibar vs Atletico Madrid
Despite eventually losing the match 2-1 against Atletico Madrid, Eibar striker Ángel Luis Rodríguez Díaz made sure that every chance counted as he slotted in the ball home from outside the 18-yard box following a quick succession of passes.
#6 Juan Arango - Club Tijuana vs Leones Negros
Has their ever been a goal by Juan Arango that wasn’t sensational? This goal came during Club Tijuana’s Liga MX match against Leones Negros when the Venezuelan midfielder scored with a long-ranged shot that found its way into the net after the ball hit the crossbar.
#5 Granit Xhaka - Borussia Monchengladbach vs Sarajevo
During Borussia Monchengladbach’s 7-0 goal rout against Sarajevo in a Europa League group stage tie, midfielder Granit Xhaka tucked in a goal with a thunderous shot. The Swiss scored the goal from outside the penalty box.
#4 Robbie Keane - LA Galaxy vs Chivas USA
Robbie Keane has been embarrassing defenders in the MLS ever since he had joined LA Galaxy, and this is no different. During Galaxy’s big derby match against Chivas USA, the Irish player chipped in the ball into the net 18-yards-out after nutmegging defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, in the process.
Age has no say over Keane’s brilliance, and this goal will definitely be a considered for the league’s Goal of the Year award contender.
#3 Alberto Moreno - Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspurs
The lovechild of Steven Gerard and Xabi Alonso, at least that’s what people are calling him these days, Alberto Moreno scored a stellar solo-goal against Tottenham at the White Hart Lane as Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 3-0 away victory.
The left-back left Andros Townsend chasing behind him with his blistering pace as he tucked in the ball home past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and into the far corner with ease.
#2 Hulk - Zenit vs Standard Liege
Unlike most of the goals scored by Hulk, this one was more about embarrassing defenders with his skills than his shot power. This goal came during Zenit St. Petersburg’s Champions League PlayOff match against Standard Liege on Tuesday.
#1 Jeff Stans - Excelsior vs Heracles
Our top goal of the week has to be the super-calm and composed goal from Excelsior’s Jeff Stans who stole the limelight with this goal during their 3-1 victory against Heracles in Eredivisie.
