2014 was a fantastic year of soccer with plenty of brilliant goals scored around the world. FIFA has just announced what they considered to be the ten best goals of the year, which are now the final candidates for the FIFA Puskás Award.
The goals came from all over the world, including league and World Cup play. The players that make up the list this year include superstars James Rodriguez, Diego Costa, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robin Van Persie. Also nominated are Tim Cahill, Marco Fabian, Pajtim Kasami, Stephanie Roche, Camilo Sanvezzo, and Hisato Sato.
See all of the goals nominated for the “best of the year” award below. Vote now for your favorite goal of 2014 over at FIFA.com.
Tim Cahill – 18 June 2014, Australia v. Netherlands, 2014 FIFA World Cup™
Diego Costa – 23 November 2013, Atlético Madrid v. Getafe, Primera División (Spain)
Marco Fabian – 15 February 2014, Cruz Azul v. Puebla, 1a División 2014 Clausura (Mexico)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 19 October 2013, Paris St. Germain v. SC Bastia, Ligue 1 (France)
Pajtim Kasami – 21 October 2013, Crystal Palace v. Fulham, Premier League (England)
Stephanie Roche -20 October 2013, Peamount United v. Wexford Youths, BEWNL (Rep.Ireland)
James Rodriguez – 28 June 2014 – Colombia v. Uruguay, 2014 FIFA World Cup™
Camilo Sanvezzo – 6 October 2013 – Vancouver Whitecaps v. Portland Timbers, MLS (USA/Canada)
Hisato Sato – 8 March 2014 – Sanfrecce Hiroshima v. Kawasaki Frontale, J.League (Japan)
Robin van Persie – 13 June 2014 – Spain v. Netherlands, 2014 FIFA World Cup™
