Watch: Martin Skrtel channels his inner-Messi with stunning solo goal

Planet Football • 18 Mar 2017

Martin Skrtel belied his reputation as a no-nonsense defender to score a stunning solo goal for Fenerbahce on Friday night.

Former Liverpool centre-back Skrtel became known as one of the most intimidating figures in the Premier League during his eight-year spell at Anfield due to his tough, uncompromising style of play.

But the 32-year-old proved that he does indeed possess some silky skills with a goal which Lionel Messi would have been proud of for Fenerbahce.

Collecting the ball in his own half, Skrtel bursts past a host of Konyaspor defenders on a mazy run towards the opposition box before unleashing an impressive finish from long range.

And now we bring you a long-range solo goal from….Martin Skrtel?! pic.twitter.com/tmQEhewdBw

— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) March 17, 2017

Sadly, Skrtel’s heroics went somewhat to waste, with the visitors restoring their lead just two minutes later before going on to secure a 3-2 victory which leaves Fenerbahce fourth in the Turkish top flight.

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