The top five career goals from Roberto Carlos

Last update 4 November, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

What are Roberto Carlos's best goals?? Considered by many as the best left back in history, Roberto Carlos marked an era with his power, speed and accuracy in shooting. Although his position as a defender limited his chances of scoring, Every goal he scored was etched in the memory of football fans. His ability to take free kicks, added to impressive physical strength, allowed him to star in some of the most memorable moments in world football. Here we review his most iconic goals.

Roberto Carlos's best goals

1-Smart bomb 1997 against France

He 3 June 1997 we could see one of the best goals in football history. A shot that surprised the French Fabian Barthez to almost 140 Km / h after overcoming the barrier laterally and then take effect almost impossible to finish in the meshes of the net gala. Worth seeing. was called “The smart pump“. For obvious reasons one of the best goals of Roberto Carlos.

2-Goal impossible to Tenerife 1998

in the season 1997-98, in a La Liga match against Tenerife, Roberto Carlos found himself in a seemingly impossible situation. Without angle and in full race on the left wing, He launched a center-shot with his powerful left foot that surprised Marcelo Ojeda, the Argentine goalkeeper and slipped into the squad. This goal demonstrated not only his power but also his unique instinct for the game., making it a real “impossible goal” in football history.

3-Boca goal in the Intercontinental 2000

During the final of the Intercontinental Cup of 2000, Real Madrid and Boca Juniors faced each other in Japan. Robert Carlos, showing his control and technique, received the ball on the edge of the area, checked chest and, without dropping it, He executed a precise volley that ended in the corner of the Argentine goal. This goal became one of the most remembered in the history of the tournament and a sign that Roberto Carlos could be decisive in the most important matches..

4-Whiplash against Holland in 1999

In a friendly between Brazil and Holland in 1999, Brazil lost 2-0 when Roberto Carlos picked up a loose ball outside the area and, without thinking twice, he shot with his left foot towards the Dutch goalkeeper's near post. The ball entered at a devilish speed, making it clear that from long distance, Roberto Carlos was a real danger for any goalkeeper thanks to his cannon on his left foot.. It was a reminder that, although its main job was to defend, He was always willing to help his team with decisive goals. In that game btw, Cafu the side of the opposite field to score another goal was very beautiful invoice.

5-Real Sociedad goal in the season 1997/98

in the season 1997-98, at the Anoeta stadium, Roberto Carlos once again showed off his shooting power. After receiving a bouncing ball outside the area, shot without thinking from the front. The ball shot straight into the corner., leaving the goalkeeper without options. This goal is remembered as one of the best in La Liga that season and established Roberto Carlos as one of the most feared long-distance shooters..

Roberto Carlos scored other unforgettable goals

Roberto Carlos not only stood out as one of the best left backs in history, but also as a player who knew how to surprise in the least expected moments. His goals are a mix of technique, strength and precision that made him stand out in world football and remain engraved in the memory of fans as one of the most spectacular footballers of his generation..