The BEST Champions League goals scored by Premier League players

Micky van de Ven scored one of the most extraordinary goals in UEFA Champions League history during Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday evening, so remarkable that Spurs manager Thomas Frank joked, "Lionel Messi had turned into a centre-back".

Here we take a look at incredible goals scored by Premier League players in the Champions League.

Micky van de Ven, Spurs 4-0 Copenhagen (2025)

The defender demonstrated incredible power, pace and lastly composure as he surged forward with the ball, running almost the full length of the pitch, to score Spurs' third goal of their 4-0 win over Copenhagen. It drew comparison with Son Heung-min's famous solo strike for Spurs in the Premier League, against Burnley, which won FIFA's prestigious Puskas Award.

Declan Rice, Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid (2025)

The second of Declan Rice’s two jaw-dropping free-kicks for Arsenal against the 15-time European champions stamped his authority on the biggest stage on a memorable night at the Emirates.

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich (2024)

Jhon Duran’s stunning lob over Manuel Neuer sealed a famous victory in Villa Park's first European Cup or Champions League match since 1983, announcing Aston Villa's return to the continent’s elite competition.

Fabian Schar, Newcastle 4-1 Paris Saint-Germain (2023)

The demolition of French champions PSG on Newcastle United’s return to the Champions League was made all the more sweet by Fabian Schar’s stoppage-time strike from distance.

Rodri, Man City 3-0 Bayern Munich (2023)

Rodri registered his first Champions League goal in style, producing a stunning curling effort with his "weaker" left foot to open the scoring in Manchester City's quarter-final win against Bayern.

Erling Haaland, Man City 2-1 Borussia Dortmund (2022)

Facing his former club, Man City's goal machine Erling Haaland defied physics with an acrobatic finish at the back post, in an incredible display of athleticism and instinct.

Thiago, Liverpool 2-0 Porto (2021)

Thiago’s half-volley skimmed inches above the grass before slicing into the corner to give Liverpool the lead in a group-stage match at Anfield. A moment of technical purity.

Kevin De Bruyne, Man City 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk (2017)

Kevin De Bruyne took the time and space from outside the area as an invitation to unleash a wicked strike for Man City in the Champions League.

Mesut Ozil, Ludogorets 2-3 Arsenal (2016)

Mesut Ozil sat down the goalkeeper and two defenders with a dink and a shimmy, producing an Arsenal goal that encapsulated his elegance.

Aaron Ramsey, Galatasaray 1-4 Arsenal (2014)

A goal of outrageous technique. A 30-yard volley hit on the run, flying into the top corner during an impressive 4-1 away win for Arsenal.

Yaya Toure, Viktoria Plzen 0-3 Man City (2013)

A trademark Yaya Toure thunderbolt for Man City, finding the net from range with power and pace.

Ramires, Barcelona 2-2 Chelsea (2012)

A cool finish in a high-pressure semi-final, Ramires produced an exquisite chip for Chelsea to stun the Camp Nou.

Gareth Bale, Inter Milan 4-3 Spurs (2010)

The night Gareth Bale announced himself to the world. His hat-trick for Spurs at San Siro included a blistering solo run and finish.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Porto 0-1 Man Utd (2009)

Forty yards from goal with only one thing in mind, Cristiano Ronaldo unleashed a rocket that arrowed into the top corner as Manchester United won the away leg of their 2008/09 quarter-final.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd (2009)

Ronaldo followed his effort against Porto with another screamer against Arsenal in the second-leg of the semi-final, when he hit a wobbling free-kick past Manuel Almunia from 40 yards.

Michael Essien, Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona (2009)

Michael Essien’s left-footed volley cannoned in off the bar in a frantic Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge.

Paul Scholes, Man Utd 1-0 Barcelona (2008)

A vintage Paul Scholes strike containing power and accuracy. A moment of magic which sent Man Utd into the 2008 final in Moscow.

Frank Lampard, Barcelona 2-2 Chelsea (2006)

A moment of ingenuity and poise. Chelsea icon Frank Lampard improvised with a deft chip from an impossible angle, and left Victor Valdes rooted. Vision and execution fused in one motion.

Thierry Henry, Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal (2006)

Thierry Henry brushed past three defenders and finished coolly to give Arsenal a memorable away win. Solo excellence at the Bernabeu.

Luis Garcia, Liverpool 2-1 Juventus (2005)

Latching onto a loose ball, Luis Garcia’s glorious volley is one of Anfield’s finest Champions League goals.

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool 3-1 Olympiacos (2004)

Steven Gerrard’s thunderbolt sent Anfield into delirium and kept Liverpool's Champions League dream alive.