Hugo Sanchez, a 67-year-old Real Madrid legend, recently took to X to assert that he scored more bicycle kick goals in his career than Cristiano Ronaldo. On 27/11, Sanchez wrote, "I just watched Cristiano Ronaldo's fourth bicycle kick goal. I am very happy about this. I would also like to share a video of 13 of the more than 30 similar goals I have scored." His message followed Ronaldo's impressive goal for Al Nassr in their 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej in round 9 of the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo's goal, scored at age 40, captivated fans with its precision and athleticism. The ball reached a speed of 70 km/h, while the Portuguese superstar extended his body 2,2 to 2,4 meters high during the jump, delivering a shot angled between 75 and 90 degrees into the top corner of the goal.
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Ronaldo scored a bicycle kick goal in Al Nassr's 4-1 win over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League on 23/11. *Reuters* |
Sanchez, a Mexican forward, played for Real Madrid in the late 1980s, becoming one of the club's all-time greats. He scored 208 goals for the Bernabeu club, placing him seventh among its top scorers. During his prime, he earned the nickname "Bicycle Kick King" for his mastery of the technique, scoring over 30 such goals, including 12 for Real.
While Sanchez boasts a higher count, Ronaldo's bicycle kicks are also notable. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo has scored between 25 and 29 bicycle or scissor kick goals. His most iconic was against Juventus in the 2017-2018 Champions League quarterfinals, a masterpiece that earned him his first UEFA Goal of the Season award. Ronaldo also holds the record for 450 goals for Real Madrid.
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Sanchez played for Real from 1985 to 1992. *Marca* |
Beyond their spectacular goals, both players have decorated careers. Sanchez won five La Liga titles, five La Liga top scorer awards, one European Golden Shoe, and one UEFA Cup with Real. Ronaldo's trophy cabinet at the Bernabeu includes two La Liga titles, three top scorer awards, four Ballon d'Or awards, three European Golden Shoes, and four Champions League titles. He also secured one Ballon d'Or, one European Golden Shoe, and one Champions League with Man Utd.
At 40, Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to perform well, holding a career record of 954 goals and setting his sights on reaching the 1.000 mark.
Thanh Quy (according to X, Marca)
