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Every now and then, a football player does something that takes you completely by surprise.
Philipp Lahm cutting in from the left and curling home a beauty for Germany against Costa Rica in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup. Then-AC Milan centre-back Philippe Mexes cushioning the ball on his chest and catapulting an overhead bicycle kick over the opposition goalkeeper from outside the penalty area in a UEFA Champions League game against Anderlecht. Vincent Kompany thundering a 25-yard shot into the top corner of the Leicester City goal to win the Premier League title for Manchester City.