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He became only the second Argentine player to win the award, after Erik Lamela, who won in 2021 for his memorable goal for Tottenham in the north London derby against Arsenal.
Garnacho scored a spectacular goal in the third minute of United’s 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park to unsurprisingly secure Manchester United’s and Premier League goal of the season for the 2023-24 campaign.
His goal is now officially recognized as the best scored in the world between August 2023 and August 2024.
The announcement was made by football legend Alessandro Del Piero during The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony held in Doha, Qatar.
🚨✨ FIFA Puskas Award for 2024 as Goal of the Year: Alejandro Garnacho.
“It was a great goal, of course. But there is much more to come and much more to look forward to. Thank you for all your support.” pic.twitter.com/FGzddn0k2L
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 17, 2024
Garnacho beat significant competition including West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, Aston Villa’s Jaden Philogene (for a goal scored while on loan at Hull City) and Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco.
A Manchester United statement read: “Congratulations to Alejandro Garnach, who has been awarded the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award.
“The Manchester United winger was recognized for his fantastic, acrobatic bicycle kick at Everton in November 2023.
“Well done to our number 17 and thanks to everyone who cheered him on. It is a goal that we will cherish for years to come.”
The voting process for the Puskas Award involved fans as well as a committee of FIFA legends, ensuring that Garnach’s goal received the approval of some of football’s most famous figures.
The win also places Garnach alongside his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, who was the first winner of the Puskas Award in 2009.
Ronaldo received the honor for his powerful long-range strike against FC Porto during the 2008-09 Champions League quarter-finals.
Garnacho is now only the second Manchester United player to win the award.
