A year ago
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new contender for the Premier League Goal of the Season.
Brighton's highly regarded striker Julio Enciso, who scored the equalizer once for Roberto De Zerbi's side in their clash with Manchester City in the league.
The 19-year-old Paraguayan, who impressed in his first season in England, shot 25 yards to beat the helpless Stefan Ortega.
Enciso has now scored against Chelsea, Arsenal and this year's Premier League champions - and all well-deserved goals.
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He may have just saved the best for last here. Phil Foden opened the scoring for City in the 25th minute after Erling Haaland showed composure in front of Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele.
But it was Julio Enciso's miraculous right-boot, who was named Premier League Goal of the Month in April, that caught the eye.
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One fan commented on this goal:
"Julio Enciso heard about this interest in Manchester City and showed Pep Guardiola how he is made," while another wrote:
"Let's watch till the end... Is this Man City fans cheering for a great goal?"
The third said:
"Julio Enciso looks like Brighton's next superstar. Four goals in the PL, including three against Chelsea (beautiful), Arsenal and Man City (beautiful). Played in Paraguay's Primera División last season. Facundo Buonanotte wasn't bad either. What more can one say. Just remarkable."
The fourth added:
"It was a terrible finish from Julio Enciso. Definitely one of the goalscoring contenders of the season."
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After winning the man of the match award for his performance against Manchester United earlier this month, the emotional Enciso opened up about his move to the Premier League. "The head coach, teammates and fans have faith in me and that helps me a lot. Every game I improve and I am aware that I have to keep working to keep improving. game by game," he said. speak.
"I was very emotional [receiving the man of the match award] because when I was a boy I dreamed of playing in the Premier League. Receiving the award for the first time made me emotional and it was so emotional. for my family and friends in Paraguay."
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