Tomos Llewelyn

It is sometimes easy to forget how long Ibrahimovic has been around, with this goal dating back to August 2004. Whilst many of his peers were still in academies, Ibrahimovic had already played in a World Cup and European Championships for Sweden, and in this match was playing for Ajax against NAC Breda in a Dutch league game.

Djimi Traore was often portrayed as something of a scapegoat during his time at Liverpool. Despite making 88 appearances for Liverpool, the left-back is often remembered most for an embarrassing own-goal that led to Liverpool’s exit of the Champions league against lower league Burnley. 

After a textbook rise through the Spanish system, 22-year-old Martin Montoya finds his career at a crossroads. Potential suitors queuing up for Montoya’s signature, but the right back faces a difficult decision as to whether to try and break into the first team of his beloved Barcelona, or pursue a career abroad.

England’s embarrassing defeat to Australia in 2003 is a game many home fans wish to forget. The game was most noted for being the debut of Wayne Rooney, but it was another debutant who scored England’s solitary goal on his one and only cap- Francis Jeffers, remember him? Whilst Rooney never looked back in his career, Jeffers has all but been forgotten.

Everyone loves a good celebration. Some become symbolic of the player, such as Alan Shearer’s raised hand whilst other players, such as Obafemi Martins becoming better known for their celebrations than their ability as a player.

Stephen Appiah was a defensive midfielder, never known for his goal-scoring ability. However in this 2004 match for Juventus against Cagliari, the Ghanaian displayed breath-taking skill in rounding two defenders before superbly finishing in the top corner.

In this Dutch ladies league game, Nicoletta den Ridder of Beerschot is played through on goal from a free kick and has the ball at her feet two yards from goal; she has to score doesn’t she?

ItA Round-up of all the leagues around Europe.