The FIFA Puskas Award comes around every year to honour the footballer judged to have scored the “most aesthetically significant” or “most beautiful”, goal of the year and it goes without saying that the past year has provided a couple of stunning strikes.
Here are the 10 nominees (along with videos) FIFA have shortlisted for the award. Sit back and enjoy!
Robin van Persie – Netherlands vs Spain – 13/6/2014
Diego Costa – Atletico Madrid vs Getafe – 23/11/2013
Pajtim Kasami – Fulham vs Crystal Palace- 21/10/2013
Marco Fabian – Cruz Azul vs Puebla – 15/2/2014
Steph Roche – Peamount United vs Wexford Youths – 20/10/2013
James Rodriguez – Colombia vs Uruguay – 28/6/2014
Tim Cahill – Australia vs Netherlands – 18/6/2014
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Paris Saint-Germain vs SC Bastia – 19/10/2013
Hisato Sato – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kawasaki Frontale – 8/3/2014
Camilo Sanvezzo – Vancouver Whitecaps – Portland Timbers – 6/10/2013
Who do you think should take the award home? You can place your Votes here!