ο»ΏManchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been honored with the prestigious FIFA Puskas Award for his stunning bicycle kick against Everton last November, officially marking the finest goal of the past year. After joining the Red Devils’ youth system from Atletico Madrid in 2020, Garnacho has quickly risen to become one of the team’s most exciting young talents, scoring 24 goals in 113 appearances.
While his season has been a mixed one so far, with eight goals and four assists across all competitions, Garnacho’s memorable strike against Everton stands as a high point. His acrobatic bicycle kick, which came just minutes into the game, sealed a 3-0 win for United and captivated fans worldwide. The goal earned him the Puskas Award, beating out 10 other spectacular goals, with past winners including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Garnacho, who was recently left out of the squad for the Manchester derby, expressed his pride in winning the award, thanking fans and teammates. He emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving such individual moments of brilliance. “It was a special goal and Iβll always remember it, but thereβs many more incredible moments to come with this team,” he said.
The young forward’s achievement also highlights his continuous development at United, even as the team navigates a challenging season under manager Erik ten Hag.
