17 of the best chipped goals ever: Raul, Pandev, Cantona, Le Tissier, O’Shea…
A chipped goal is one of the most satisfactory in football – and Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona legends are among those to have scored some of the best over the years.
It is a glorious moment when a ball leaves a player’s foot and soars over the goalkeeper’s head, and we’ve remembered some of our favourites from years gone by, from the technically brilliant to the downright ridiculous.
Disclaimer: We’ve stuck to blatant chips here, thereby discounting volleyed lobs and dinks over an onrushing goalkeeper, as well as hopeful punts from the half-way line (sorry, Xabi). If you think we’ve missed any, get in touch on Twitter @planetfutebol.
Goran Pandev
Bringing the old school back, former Football Manager favourite Pandev netted this outrageous chip to rub salt into the wounds late in Genoa’s victory over Verona in April 2018.
Goran Pandev has made our week. pic.twitter.com/yAQTcGfn6m
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) April 24, 2018
Karel Poborsky
A more exaggerated scoop makes for a more delightful goal.
Dalian Atkinson
From way back in the Premier League’s inaugural season, Atkinson pulled off this iconic lob, which is made better by the fact it bounces before it even crosses the line.
Raul
Another reminder that Raul was still bloody great when he went to Schalke.
Eric Cantona
Impeccable.
Wayne Rooney
His own homage to the King.
Dennis Bergkamp
As with Cantona, the swagger of Bergkamp makes this 10 times better than it already is.
John O’Shea
From the players you would expect it from, to those who simply shouldn’t even be allowed to score such a beautiful goal. Even John looks bemused.
Matt Le Tissier
Legendary.
Angel Di Maria
Potentially his finest moment in a Manchester United shirt.
Diego Maradona
Exceptional showboating.
Lionel Messi
Not for a second did this look on.
Clint Dempsey
Yes, this is against Juventus.
Raul (again)
Another wonderfully audacious effort from his swansong in Germany.
Giovani Dos Santos
It’s one thing lobbing a goalkeeper, but lobbing a defender on the line too is pretty impressive.
Francesco Totti
Robinho
When on his game, an absolute joy to watch.
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