While there are many enjoyable records, the glorious game also possesses its share of unusual unbelievable records

Every sport has its percentage of records, and football is no different. Top scorers to most passes and greatest amount of free kicks are some records that can be pointed out here. However, the game has also witnessed several unusual stories that cannot be believed.

Hence, we bring to you this feature with a list of the most unusual records in the history of football.

190ft Header

Headers or pulling off a goal using one’s head is an uncommon move in football, which is tough to produce. Not everybody can pull off a header all the time and accomplish a goal. Although artists like Cristiano Ronaldo or Sergio Ramos are some eminent names when it comes to recording a skull, the record header-scoring goal is registered in the name of Jone Samuelsen. Back in 2011, the player headed a ball from 190ft, which ended in the back of the rival’s net. Nine seasons later, the record is still unharmed.

Consecutive Hat tricks

Scoring one goal in back-to-back games is an arduous task. Hence, scoring consecutive hat tricks is nothing more than a daydream. However, a Japanese player enjoys the world record for pulling off the most consecutive hat tricks.

In 1998, Masashi Nakayama scored hat tricks in four consecutive games; a record that lives even today. Also, he was the first Japanese footballer to score in a World Cup game.

Most Goals in a year

This is one astonishing accomplishment, which is possibly recognized by many. After all, reaching 91 goals in a year is not a joke, and this record is enjoyed by none other but the legend Lionel Messi.

Earlier, Germany’s Gerd Muller held the record of accomplishing most goals in a year with a total of 85 goals in 1975. In 2012, Lionel Messi broke the record with his 91 goals. The mark is still intact, and no one has come close to Messi.

128 goals by a goalkeeper

In football, goal scoring is a task handled by the outfield players. No one expects the goalkeeper to undertake that activity as his responsibility is to stop goals. However, Sao Paolo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni did not believe in this notion and scored 128 goals in his career. Honestly, it is hard to find midfielders with such goal tally. Although many were accomplished from penalties, there’s no doubt that this one is an extraordinary story.