Why was Juninho so good at free kicks?
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Why was Juninho so good at free kicks?
Juninho was a fine striker of a standard curled free-kick from an early age, but he quickly developed a technique that allowed him to be a successful proponent of set pieces from long-range. The instep striking method he utilised would limit ball rotation, causing the football to swing and dip unpredictably in flight.
How long did Juninho play Boro?
Juninho Paulista
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1993–1995 | São Paulo | 44 |
| 1995–1997 | Middlesbrough | 57 |
| 1997–2002 | Atlético Madrid | 55 |
| 1999–2000 | → Middlesbrough (loan) | 28 |
Who is the best free-kick taker of all time?
GOAT. There can only be one GOAT in our eyes and we’re giving the honour to Juninho. He scored an astonishing 77 strikes from free-kicks and, if there’s anyone you’d want standing over a free-kick for your side, it’s the Brazilian.
Did Juninho win Player of the Year?
And Juninho, who was relegated with Middlesbrough in 1996-97, was narrowly pipped to the PFA award by Alan Shearer and was the runner-up in the Football Writers’ award to Gianfranco Zola. He did win the Premier League Player of the Season award, not that anyone takes much notice of that.
Did Ronaldinho play for Middlesbrough?
Unfortunately, a deal to bring Ronaldinho to Middlesbrough never materialised, and the legendary footballer would end up signing for AC Milan in 2008.
Who is the king of knuckleball?
Remembering Phil Niekro, King of the Knuckleballers (1939-2020)
How does Ronaldo free-kick?
To accomplish the Cristiano Ronaldo Free Kick, you need to learn to put a very little spin on the ball, forcing it to dip suddenly downward while still shooting an accurate shot with a super-charged velocity that’ll be difficult to defend against. Position the ball with the valve facing you.
