Goalkeepers around the world prepare to react when Dominik Szoboszlai takes the ball and is about to take a shot. The Hungarian midfielder has become known as someone who can turn a basic distance into his shooting gallery with absolute rockets. It’s kind of like deciding on a favourite fireworks show since every time he strikes, it’s pure skill and swagger.
Sitting comfortably in the top ranks is his iconic long-range rocket for Liverpool against Leicester City in the League Cup. Collecting the ball outside the penalty area, Szoboszlai unleashed a rising thunderbolt that practically bent the netting upon arrival. The pace and quality were simply unparalleled, leaving the keeper too late and leaving Anfield in pure excitement.
Next up is his ice-cold stoppage-time strike for Hungary against Iceland, a historic goal that sent his country to Euro 2020. He had built up plenty of speed in his own half and then sped over to the bottom corner from a distance and was precise. He was under the eyes of an entire nation, but he played it like a casual Sunday morning kickabout!
We should not forget to mention his set-piece brilliance either when he was at RB Leipzig. Over a free kick that was way out of the box, Szoboszlai swept the ball up and over the line with a “dip and curve” that was absolutely ridiculous. It was a dead-ball shot of perfection and a perfect demonstration of both whipping and technique that is enough to make the top European clubs come running for his signature.
The highlight reel of Szoboszlai’s career is more than just about goals; it’s about shaping art from brute force. It’s a bullet from 30 yards or a delicate set piece, and his flair always has supporters on their feet. These are some of the best stuns he can perform, but there’s still plenty more to come in the magician’s boots.
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