Santiago Montiel (foto: Uradni Twitter profil kluba/zveze)
Santiago Montiel, cousin of Argentina’s World Cup hero Gonzalo, scored a jaw-dropping bicycle kick from 20 metres in the Argentine league.
Santiago Montiel, the 24-year-old cousin of Argentina’s World Cup hero Gonzalo Montiel, has burst into the global spotlight after scoring a sensational bicycle kick goal from outside the box in the Argentine Primera División.
While Gonzalo etched his name into football history by converting the decisive penalty in the 2022 World Cup final against France, Santiago is now making headlines of his own — with a goal worthy of the Puskás Award.
Playing for Independiente, Santiago Montiel pulled off an extraordinary moment this weekend. In open play and under pressure, he leapt acrobatically and scored with an overhead kick from nearly 20 metres out, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and fans in total disbelief.
The strike has already gone viral, with clips circulating rapidly across social media platforms and being replayed on sports shows worldwide. Many are calling it one of the goals of the season, not just in Argentina, but globally.
While Gonzalo Montiel continues his career at River Plate, it’s clear that talent runs deep in the Montiel family. Santiago has been a consistent presence at Independiente, but this goal could mark a turning point in his career — and perhaps spark interest from abroad.
Click the link below to watch the incredible bicycle kick goal that’s got everyone talking.