The FIFA Puskas Award is one of the most prestigious honors in football, which honors the player—male or female—who scored the most aesthetically significant and beautiful goal of the year. Named after the legendary Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskás, the award celebrates creativity, skill, and Best Goals in Football History.
History of the FIFA Puskás Award
FIFA Best Goal Award Established in 2009, the Award aims to recognize the artistry and elegance of goal-scoring. From long-range screamers to acrobatic volleys, the award highlights moments that captivate fans worldwide.
Voting Process
The FIFA Puskás Award winner is selected through a combination of public voting and expert panel reviews. Fans worldwide get the chance to vote for their favorite goals, ensuring global engagement and representation.
FIFA Puskás Award Winners List (2009–2024)
| Year | Winner | Goal For | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United | FC Porto |
| 2010 | Hamit Altıntop | Turkey | Kazakhstan |
| 2011 | Neymar Jr. | Santos | Flamengo |
| 2012 | Miroslav Stoch | Fenerbahçe | Gençlerbirliği |
| 2013 | Zlatan Ibrahimović | Sweden | England |
| 2014 | James Rodríguez | Colombia | Uruguay |
| 2015 | Wendell Lira | Goianésia | Atlético-GO |
| 2016 | Mohd Faiz Subri | Penang FA | Pahang FA |
| 2017 | Olivier Giroud | Arsenal | Crystal Palace |
| 2018 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Everton |
| 2019 | Dániel Zsóri | Debrecen | Ferencváros |
| 2020 | Son Heung-min | Tottenham Hotspur | Burnley |
| 2021 | Erik Lamela | Tottenham Hotspur | Arsenal |
| 2022 | Marcin Oleksy | Warta Poznań | Stal Rzeszów |
| 2023 | Guilherme Madruga | Botafogo-SP | Novorizontino |
| 2024 | Alejandro Garnacho | Manchester United | Everton |
Memorable Goals & Moments
2009: Cristiano Ronaldo – Long-range strike
Cristiano Ronaldo won his first Puskas Award with a memorable long-range strike against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League. From more than 40 yards out, Ronaldo fired a thunderous shot past the goalkeeper and into the top corner.
2013: Zlatan Ibrahimović – bicycle kick from 30+ yards
In one of the most audacious goals ever witnessed, Zlatan Ibrahimović stunned England with a breathtaking overhead kick from outside the box. This remarkable feat secured the Greatest football goals and solidified Zlatan’s reputation as one of football’s most creative and fearless forwards.
2020: Son Heung-min – solo run goal
Son Heung-min is one of the greatest Asian players of all time. And if he needed a goal to prove it, he did it in this extraordinary performance against Burnley in 2019. Son Heung-min’s breathtaking solo run against Burnley earned him the 2020 Puskas Award.
Starting from his penalty area, Son scored a world-class goal, beating several Burnley defenders with incredible speed and precision before calmly slotting past the goalkeeper.
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