People's Puskas Award: The World's Best Amateur Goals Revealed
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March 5, 2025 13:21
- Veo's People's Puskas Award unveils the top 8 amateur goals of 2024, highlighting remarkable moments from nonleague and amateur games worldwide.
People's Puskas Award: Celebrating Amateur Football Excellence
The People's Puskas Award, dedicated to the best amateur goal of the year captured on a Veo camera, showcases extraordinary talent from grassroots football. While FIFA's Puskas Award often recognizes elite players, the People's Puskas aims to spotlight the beauty of goals at the amateur level.
Welsh amateur player Mason Evans claimed the 2023 prize, and this year, from over 2,000 submissions, the top 100 goals were narrowed down to the final 8. These stunning goals, ranging from England to Kenya, represent the pinnacle of amateur football excellence.
Meet the Finalists:
- Ardi Canolli (Northside River FC, England): Canolli's 35-yard knuckleball-style shot against Barnet Deaf FC left the goalkeeper stunned.
- Jake Hill (Colliers Wood Town, England): Hill's unstoppable volley from an acute angle in a 3-3 draw caught the eye with its brilliance.
- James Meadows (Milton Keynes Irish, England): Meadows' acrobatic volley in the Spartan South Midlands Football League sealed a dramatic win for MK Irish.
- Jonathan Le Ner (Avenir Sport Saint Pierre Montrevault, France): Le Ner's majestic overhead volley in the Loire Countries Cup showcased his skill at the regional fourth-tier level.
- Nahia Jaime (Mulier FCN, Spain): Jaime's powerful 30-yard strike for the only all-women's team in Navarre highlighted the bright future of women's soccer.
- Samuel Karanja (True Talents of Africa, Kenya): Karanja's long-range shot displayed his improvised brilliance and hopes for a professional career.
- Thibaut Loubier (Etoile Sportive Trouy, France): Loubier's looping shot was a product of collective play and held a special meaning for him.
- Zackarya Oumamass (AS Blainville, Canada): Oumamass's incredible overhead kick from the edge of the area showcased his exceptional skills in the Quebec Ligue 1.
These remarkable goals stand as testaments to the skill, passion, and beauty found in amateur football worldwide. Cast your vote for the winner on @veotechnologies Instagram account and be part of celebrating grassroots football excellence!