Former Premier League star Jonjo Shelvey scores wondergoal just like David Beckham and Harry Kane...

13 Nov 2023

Jonjo Shelvey Scores Incredible Goal For Turkish Team Rizespor Like Beckham And Kane

This article is authored by Charlotte Daly for Mailonline.

Blog post released on November 12th, 2023 at 2:43 PM Greenwich Mean Time and modified at 4:01 PM on the same day.

On Sunday afternoon, Jonjo Shelvey scored his inaugural goal for Caykur Rizespor, a Turkish football club. It was an unforgettable moment for him.

The ex-Liverpool player managed to score a goal while being within his own half during the fifth minute of the match, thus granting Caykur Rizespor the upper hand over Istanbulspor.

Shelvey got the ball from Mithat Pala on his own side of the field, and then he touched it. After that, he saw that Istanbulspor's goalkeeper David Raagaard Jensen was not near his goal.

The man who is currently 31 years old seized his chance to make an attempt at the goal from a long distance away. As a result, he managed to score a point from within the boundaries of his own half.

The aim of the goal was quite similar to when David Beckham managed to score for Manchester United from the middle of the field during their game against Wimbledon on the first day of the 1996-1997 season.

with joy. The English midfielder netted a stunning free-kick in the 79th minute against Antalyaspor, securing a crucial 2-1 victory for Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig. Shelvey, who joined Caykur Rizespor on loan from Newcastle United earlier this year, had been working hard to make an impact in his new team. And with this fantastic goal, he certainly did just that. The 28-year-old showed off his incredible technical skills by curling the ball into the top corner from about 25 yards out. It was a breathtaking strike that left the goalkeeper with no chance of making a save. Shelvey's goal has helped Rizespor climb up to 14th place in the Super Lig standings, just 2 points above the relegation zone. It was an important win for the team, and one that will surely boost their confidence going forward. As for Shelvey, he will be delighted to have opened his account for Rizespor in such spectacular fashion. It's a moment he will no doubt remember for a long time to come.

Shelvey got the ball from Mithat Pala while they were in their own half. He touched the ball and saw that Istanbulspor's goalkeeper David Raagaard Jensen had left his position.

During a match against Darmstadt in October, Bayern Munich dominated with an 8-0 win, and Harry Kane, the captain of England, managed to score a goal from his own half.

Shelvey decided to take a break from playing for the City Ground in September. He had just joined the club in January of the same year, and had to convince his previous manager Eddie Howe to allow him to move from Newcastle.

With hesitation, the manager of the English team allowed Shelvey to depart from St James' Park. The midfielder had only managed to participate in three matches for the Magpies during the beginning of the 2022-23 Premier League season.

He was looking forward to a new beginning at Nottingham Forest, but unfortunately, he found it difficult to get much play time under Steve Cooper. He only played in eight matches for the starting team.

He wasn't part of the team because rumors indicated that he was upset with the coach's choice to not include him in the game against Liverpool during the previous season.

The boss of Garibaldi instructed him to 'remain in his residence' due to his unsatisfactory attitude and training performances. However, the boss later denied any negative feelings towards him.

Shelvey chose to stay behind when Forest went to their pre-season training camp in Spain. Instead, he decided to finish out the season with Rizespor, a Turkish team that is currently ranked 10th in the Super Lig.

of the game. He spotted the goalkeeper out of position and seized the chance to take the shot. His accurate strike sailed past the keeper and into the back of the net, stunning the opposing team and impressing the spectators. It was a remarkable feat that showcased his skill and bravery.