Top 10 Most Impressive Goal Celebrations in Football

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In football, the most anticipated moments in every match are the goals. Each goal brings its own emotions to the TV viewers or the cheering spectators at the stadium. Every player has their own way of celebrating goals. The following article will introduce you to some best celebrations in football.

1. The Hunter Style

Despite a short peak period of top form, Van der Meyde managed to leave a mark in the hearts of fans with his goal celebrations. He popularized the rifle celebration in the early 2000s.

When scoring a goal, the Dutch midfielder would sit down and perform movements as if aiming and shooting with a hunting rifle. It was as if he had transformed into a hunter in the quest for goals for his team.

2. The Santo Jump

Miroslav Klose became the number one goal scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup with 16 goals. In addition to his goal-scoring prowess, Klose was also famous for his celebration known as the Santo jump. Every time he scored, he would run, gain momentum, and perform the Santo jump, which excited thousands of fans.

During the 2002 World Cup, Klose only somersaulted twice out of his total five goals. The doctors of the German national team prohibited him from performing the Santo jump celebration as it could potentially injure his bones and spine.

In the 2014 World Cup, he executed this famous goal celebration in the 2-2 draw against Ghana, which also marked Klose's final appearance in the FIFA World Cup.

3. The Robot Dance

Peter Crouch introduced the robot dance celebration after scoring against Jamaica in 2005, instantly capturing the fascination of football fans.

The English forward brought a new goal-celebration style for many young players, and the robot dance gradually became his trademark on the field.

4. The TV Chair Sit

After equalizing the score 2-2 against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup quarter-finals, the Laudrup brothers performed a celebration that is perhaps the most memorable in history. They slid on the grass and sat on the ground, posing as if they were watching TV at home. However, Denmark ultimately lost 2-3 after Rivaldo's shining performance for the Selecao.

5. The Shirt Display

Lionel Messi may not be known for impressive goal celebrations or creating new trends. However, his goal in the 3-2 victory of Barcelona over Real Madrid in 2017 immortalized his image.

The Argentine superstar took off his shirt to celebrate and raised it high in front of the packed Bernabeu stands, which had fallen silent long ago. This image became an icon of the El Clásico for many years to come.

6. The Siuuu Celebration

During a tour in Japan with his Real Madrid teammates, Cristiano Ronaldo performed a unique and remarkable celebration. CR7 executed a high jump, spun 180 degrees, then waved his arms down and shouted, "Siiiuuu."

In an interview with the press, Ronaldo explained the origin of this goal celebration, stating that it was just a natural action for him. Siiiiuuu - the pronunciation of "Si" in Spanish, is synonymous with "Yes" in English.

Ronaldo's goal celebration created a sensation worldwide, inspiring many players and athletes in other sports to adopt it for celebrating their victories.

7. The Shirt Off Celebration

Balotelli celebrated his goals by taking off his shirt, showcasing his well-built muscles. This celebration style appeared in Italy's 2-1 victory over Germany in EURO 2012.

Super Mario shined brightly in that match, scoring a brace for himself. However, his goal celebration became an endless topic for countless memes worldwide.

8. The Machine Gun Celebration

Gabriel Batistuta, during his time at Fiorentina, was famous for celebrating goals with a machine gun gesture. After scoring, the Lion King would celebrate by mimicking shooting a large machine gun into the stands.

The illustrious career of the Argentine legend came to an end with a career-ending ankle injury. Despite undergoing numerous surgeries, he has not fully recovered to this day.

9. The Multiple Santo Jumps

While Miroslav Klose performed a single Santo jump for his goal celebrations, Obafemi Martins did 5-6 jumps, depending on the importance of the goal.

During his time at Inter, Martins executed rapid Santo jumps after scoring against AC Milan in the semifinals of the 2002/2003 Champions League.

10. The Kung-Fu Style

Unlike Obafemi Martins, Firmino celebrates his goals with martial arts-style kicks. Sharing with the media, the Brazilian forward admitted that this attention-grabbing celebration made him happier when scoring.

These are the top most impressive and unique goal celebrations in football. If you want to stay updated with more interesting football news and watch live football matches, visit ANZ Football today.

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