yes.. suddenly i remember Ian Harte.. where is he now.. heh

if i'm not mistaken, mihajlovic goal's rate from free kick is unbelievable...
hehe...thats why he is the best...

Ian Harte did take a fair share of freekicks for Leeds but he never really scored too many. I could do a google search to find out where he is now but where's the fun in that eh? I know he went to Spain to play for one of the weaker sides (Zaragoza? Getafe?). One of em I'm guessing. He's since returned to the Premiership hasn't he? Birmingham/Stoke? Anyone? C'mon, don't google it

Beckham, roberto carlos, zidane, del piero

Ok Ian Harte's with Cardiff now. Noticed that because he scored in their 2-1 defeat in the league cup.

Ian Harte and Gary Kelly (sp?), used to be the best full-back partnership in the league!

Well back then Leeds used to be the best in the league eh?

Oh well, i remember Leeds breaking our hearts in the 02-03 season where Viduka and gang beat us 3-2 to give Man Utd the title.

Ironically, it was under the ex-Arsenal great of O Leary that put Leeds in such a shambolic position now. He went on a buying spree buying every other player at a premium and when Leeds failed to qualify for Europe, it went south and the rest they say is history.

Besides Mihajlovic, can you guys name one player who has scored a hattrick from freekicks alone? As far as I know there's none.

Currently it is CR9. The new ball lends itself to his 'knuckleball' kick.

Maradona is a great free kick taker too. Not only did he score highlights goals , he made a lot of assists from set pieces, through trickery and cunning.

Thats separates him from other players like Pele, Eusebio, Beckham,George Best or Weah.

Thats why he is the Greatest, a complete Legendary player.

This post has been edited by niuchin: Sep 26 2009, 04:45 AM

but his scoring rate from fk is kinda low...

shunsuke nakamura

i saw him playing.thing that interested me the most that he don't just score pefect free kick,but other nicely done goals as well

(especially his goals vs rangers)

i really looking forward to see him shine in espanyol

I thought his right leg and head is rather weak? Footballing wise I mean

Agreed. Someone said "Nakamura is so good, he "could open a tin of beans with his left foot".
Best left foot artiste in football right now.

Maradona used his head and let his limbs do the 'talking'

This post has been edited by niuchin: Sep 25 2009, 09:26 PM

True, his conversion rate is low but its overly compensated by the number of freekicks he garnered at the top of the box!
Especially when he was at OT where Fergie, his 'daddy', has lots of Official friends in High Places.

This post has been edited by niuchin: Sep 26 2009, 12:33 AM

Woot he score again via free kick yesterday match (al-gharafa 1st goal)...and ALL about 5 to 8 free kick target-on-goal.Save by keeper.
Was at the Heir Apparent Cup semifinal yesterday between Al-Gharafa vs Qatar Sports Club.


The stadium - Al-Sadd Stadium (Romario & Mauro Zarate former club)


The crowd


The specialist


The game


Another shot


The victory - immediately after game, opponent players rush for his shirt.


The moment (sorry low profile)

Ref & linesman were wearing Italian referee jersey
Sebastian Soria is Uruguayan nationality but act as Qatar current striker. He was opponent striker(QSC).
I wish Malaysia got game like this were ticket is free seating rm10. End of game lucky draw, 25 laptop, 20 blackberry, 5 wii, 5 psp, 10 flight ticket(not mention where..) ..this is just semi final..if final sure got something better.

WOAH. A picture with the man himself! DAYM!

no wonder la... CR's daddy only willing to work for his son. Nowadays MU player drop on the penalty box, no penalty or sometimes kena yellow for diving Bloody hell. Lets sack Sir Alex Ferguson.

oh.i just noticed this thread. am voting for recoba cause he plays for inter and im biased .. but he's not on the list.

recoba is also one of the player who can score from corner kick (still remember it as it's his last season and last goal at inter. his curvey shot is simply amazing.

my vote goes to mihajlovic