Diving headers are a rare and thrilling sight in football, requiring a combination of skill, timing, and bravery. When executed perfectly, they can be a thing of beauty, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe. In this article, we count down the top 5 diving header goals in football history, featuring some of the greatest players to have ever graced the pitch, according to Sport Brief.
Top 5 Best Diving Header Goals in History:
Robin Van Persie: The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker became known as the Flying Dutchman after he scored an incredible diving header in the Netherlands' opening match in Group B of the 2014 FIFA World Cup against Spain.
Kevin De Bruyne: The Belgian star scored an extraordinary diving header in Manchester City's win over Brighton on a cross from Kyle Walker. He timed his run perfectly, diverting Walker's cross into the roof of the net past Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele.
Houchen: The Coventry legend scored the best goal of his career in the 1987 FA Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur. He tied the match at 2-2 in the 69th minute, scoring a spectacular diving header.
Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese star's second goal was a thing of beauty, diverting Wayne Rooney's cross from the left flank into the back of the net with a diving header in the 2009 game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
Didier Drogba: The Ivorian legend scored a diving header in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Manchester City in 2006. He made sure the Blues started their title defense in style, scoring a marvelous header in the 78th minute off Wayne Bridge's cross.