Highest jumps in Football: As much as scoring with both feet is a joy, one must not disregard the aspect of heading as it brings out the sheer willingness.
Scoring a headed goal requires the strength, leap and perfection in technicalities so as to perfect it.
The ability to jump, bring the neck muscles into play and direct the header away from the goalkeeper’s reach is a sight to witness.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains not only one of the top goal-scorers in our beautiful game but also a world-class header of the ball.
His discipline, work-ethics, determination and passion towards the game has made him one of the most successful all-round players we have today.
Ronaldo’s heading ability is second to none and we will look through some of the most highest jumps in football recorded by CR7 (in terms of height).
Wales (Euro 2016 semi-final)
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The Portuguese captain struck the first goal for Portugal in the 2nd half with a show-stopping, effectively levitating header.
Ronaldo’s header was calculated at 2.42m when he rose for the goal with a hang-time of 0.7 seconds. The ball was headed home with a speed of 44.3 mph leaving Hennessey with no chance of saving.
Osasuna (La Liga 2011-12)
CR7’s heading ability was on show vs Osasuna as well in the La Liga when he scored in a 7-1 win. He rose highest to score his hat-trick with a goal recorded at 2.44m.
Torino (Serie A 2018-19)
The occasion was perfect as Ronaldo scored his 100th career headed goal with a forward’s finish. Recorded at 2.47m, this was a supreme finish and quality header from the Portuguese maverick.
Sampdoria (Serie A 2019-20)
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The five-time Ballon D’or winner produced an absolute majestic display of athleticism to head home the winning goal against Sampdoria.
So much so that the Sampdoria manager, Claudio Ranieri was shocked and praised the forward for the skill. This header was recorded at a height of 2,56 m from the ground.
Manchester United (UCL 2012-13 Round of 16)
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The Champions League 2013 Round of 16 clash saw Ronaldo face his former team, Manchester United.
Cristiano rose 2.95m in the air to head home past the diving De Gea from Di Maria’s cross. Power, pace, heading ability- all done in preening style.
Such was the quality of the header that everyone around the stadium applauded the effort.
