Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has won the Fifa Puskas Award for his acrobatic bicycle kick against Everton in November 2023.
The award recognises the best finish in world football during the year.
Garnacho converted Diogo Dalot’s cross with a stunning overhead kick which beat Jordan Pickford in the 3-0 win at Goodison Park.
He is only the second Manchester United player to win the award, after Cristiano Ronaldo.
After receiving the award, Garnacho expressed his gratitude and ambition for more success in a Manchester United shirt:
“I’m very proud to win this award. It’s a proud moment for me and my family. Thank you to everyone who voted for me, especially the United fans. It was a great finish, something I’ve worked on in training many times. But it was also a team effort—I wouldn’t be here without my teammates.”
The young winger added:
“It was a special goal, and I’ll always remember it, but there are many more incredible moments to come with this team. We have a lot to look forward to together.”
The Puskás Award, established in 2009, recognizes the most beautiful goal scored in world football. Iconic players like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Neymar, Mohamed Salah, and Son Heung-min have claimed the award in previous years.
Voting for the 2023 edition was evenly split between fans and a panel of FIFA legends, with Garnacho triumphing over 10 other nominees.
