Sportsocracy - 15th Edition - Part 3 - Some Top goals: Possibly of all time - Video clip special - Moments of sheer individual skill

Now the word "Genius" is thrown about in football far too much and far too easily. I personally use it alongside football when an absolute football genius shows us why he deserves this accolade. Here are some moments of sheer individual skill alongside some great goals.

The name Ronaldo is attached nowadays with Manchester United portuguese winger Cristiano, but back in the day the name Ronaldo held serious fear for all defences worldwide. It was not Cristiano who they feared it was the original Ronaldo of football, a Brazilian with so much tremendous pace, power and skill, some say he was better than any striker who came before him. I used to Idolize this guy as a child. For those who have not seen this guy in his prime, here are 7 minutes of him in his element. Two words "Absolute Genius" : -

A lot of people are quick to single out Maradona for his involvement with scandalous events. One especially stands out, "The hand of god" against England in World Cup 1986. Nobody can doubt his controversial side, but one half of this next video is proof of what he can do with the ball at his feet, fairly. Maradona and Lionel Messi are two names which fall side by side easily. Argentinian, strikers and both phenomenal players, past and present. Here is a special video clip of Maradona's solo effort against England in World Cup 1986 mirrored with Lionel Messi's wonder goal against Getafe in La Liga. The similarities between the two videos are almost symmetrically un-believable. Lionel Messi, Maradona part 2? : -

Heres another Brazilian wonder goal, again heres Ronaldinho writing himself some history. He scored this in an "El Classico" encounter against Real Madrid. From my recollection Barcelona ran outright winners with Ronaldinho tormenting Real Madrids defence all match. It is the best footage of the goal I could find. All I can say is just watch an enjoy : -

Now for the final video of this section for "Moments of sheer individual skill". Ruud Van Nistelrooy a dutch predator. He is a player who notches at least 20 goals a season when he is not injured. He scores alot of tap ins and finishes alot of one on one situations against many goalkeepers with a goal. Heres Ruud Van Nistelrooy in his Manchester United days making Fulham look like a sunday league side : -

Im unsure where this video goal-fest is heading? Could it be the end? Oh wait a second, news just in. One more goal to finish this magical individual session off. How could I miss this man out. The belfast boy, George Best. Just watch this goal as Besty shows the Americans how dribbling then scoring can be a-b-c easier than 1-2-3 : -

Now thats what I call moments of sheer individual skill. Done. Next time on Sportsocracy - More goals, more outrageous-ness, more viva le France from Le King and some lobs from heaven. Until next time keep on sporting.

Sportsocracy - 15th Edition - Part 1 - Some Top goals: Possibly of all time - Video clip special - the warm up session.

The time has finally come for a video special. I believe the following goals coming up in the next couple of posts are some of the best I have ever seen, and remember this is just the warm up -

Acrobatic goal - Bicycle Kicks

Trevor Sinclair for QPR - This is one of the many reasons why this premier league stalwart is a premier league legend.

Rivaldo for Barca - Witness one of the best ever players to grace the field. Valencia are dumbfounded as Rivaldo conjours some magic with this one.

Djorkaeff for inter - Good old Youri, ended his premier league days at Bolton and went to America. This is why Youri goes down as one of the major talents ever to grace the French national team and world football.

Ronaldinho overhead kick versus Villareal - Anybody want proof that this man wasn't human in his prime?? The physics go straight out of the window with this one.

And this was just the warm up session? You want more?

Well I have a whole epitoire of goal scoring beauties for you in part 2 including faboulous headers, rockets from long range and incredible acts of individual brilliance. Until next time....feel free to comment and make YOUR favourite goals of all time known and they may be included in part 2 of this extended video special of Sportsocracy.