Watch: Dominik Szoboszlai fires in a stunning 30-yard free-kick in goal of the season contender against Man City
Dominik Szoboszlai has produced a moment of brilliance to put Liverpool deservedly ahead against Manchester City at Anfield. After controlling much of the second half and knocking on the door without reward, the breakthrough finally arrived from a set piece.
When a free-kick was awarded, the Hungarian midfielder confidently took responsibility. Showing the same assurance he’s displayed all season, Szoboszlai struck the ball sweetly from distance, sending a thunderous effort into the top-right corner. Gianluigi Donnarumma was left rooted to the spot, able only to watch as it nestled in the net.
Liverpool’s new master of set pieces
For those inside Anfield, the goal felt almost inevitable. Over the course of the 2025/26 season, Szoboszlai has emerged as one of Europe’s most feared dead-ball specialists, regularly delivering jaw-dropping moments from free-kicks.
Supporters will remember his August winner against Arsenal, when he bent a sublime strike beyond David Raya to seal a crucial 1–0 win. He followed that up with another decisive free-kick in the Champions League against Marseille in January, as well as a beautifully curled effort versus Bournemouth.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold no longer at the club, Szoboszlai has taken over as Liverpool’s chief set-piece threat, repeatedly showing he can swing major matches with one clean strike of his right foot.
Liverpool’s standout performer this season
His impact, though, stretches far beyond his goals. At 25, Szoboszlai has arguably been Arne Slot’s most reliable performer, featuring across multiple roles — from advanced midfield to emergency right-back during an injury-hit spell.
His tireless pressing, imagination in possession and on-field leadership have been central to Liverpool’s push at the top. Slot has often highlighted the midfielder’s remarkable stamina and mindset, pointing to him as the perfect example of the high-octane football he demands.
Whether snapping into tackles deep or blasting unstoppable shots into the top corner, Szoboszlai is delivering the finest football of his career right now.
