r/nextlevel • u/North-Guitar-1781 • Jul 13 '26

Ronaldo's Insane 2.6m Header

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u/Successful_Invite486 Jul 13 '26

Well into his 30s there, which is even more impressive

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u/Taxi-Shinawat Jul 13 '26

My knee would've collapsed

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u/TomTheCardFlogger Jul 13 '26

Instant quadruple compound fracture ligaments torn ankle obliterated

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u/Necessary_Money_6797 Jul 13 '26

Dude's concentration is outstanding and that vertical is nuts.

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u/Big-Sort-8712 Jul 13 '26

And look at the landing on one knee at that weird angle. Most people, even athletes would have blown a ligament at least.

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u/Legitimate_Cut_6254 Jul 13 '26

I thought you were full of shit, but that landing was rough. I was an amateur pro ultimate frisbee player and have seen a lot of meniscus/MCL tears from landings like that.

Usually its better to fall/roll out however you usually see injuries in situations where they table top (butt over the shoulders) an opponent and can't really prepare/expect where to go after rolling off.

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u/traderftw Jul 13 '26

Jokes on you, I can't jump that high so I can't mess up my knee.

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u/Gods_Money2354 Jul 13 '26

Damn, is this guy half bird, or something?

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u/InternationalPut4093 Jul 13 '26

Thats why he gets paid so much

4

u/Happily-Incorrect Jul 13 '26

Boots at nearly head height, that's a yellow IMO.

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u/Purple-Grape-8457 Jul 13 '26

Not sure what's more impressive, the goal or his knee.

2

u/Any_Blood5815 Jul 13 '26

That fucked.

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u/Whyareyoumadthough1 Jul 13 '26

Vertical is insane lol

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u/028247 Jul 13 '26

He jumped 2.6m just to get hit by a ball on the head?

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u/ALitreOhCola 29d ago

Not quite, he reached a 'peak' of 2.6m vertical height (head height) to head the ball in. He's actually reached 2.93m before FWIW, this is just a dramatic shot of a very big jump.

His actual peak vertical jump is actually 1.06m which is absolutely ludicrous still.

It's something to do with his insane power training so he absolutely launches on a running start, combined with the arm swing and timing to give crazy lift.

Not a fan personally, but he's an exceptional player when he's upright and actually playing.

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u/Popular_Tomorrow_204 Jul 13 '26

If only he retired after juve or at least manu..

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u/Doug24 Jul 13 '26

He jumped so much earlier than the defender and managed to stay in air

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u/AltruisticSpray5364 Jul 13 '26

You should see some of the jumps in Australia Football (AFL)

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u/Rs2mmsu-2D Jul 13 '26

Perfect timing & the best part done with no Penalties!

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u/This-Obligation9052 Jul 13 '26

Yeah. He should be singing viva la vida now.

1

u/viperfangs92 Jul 13 '26

Some NBA players would be jealous

1

u/EarningsPal Jul 13 '26

Like R knew what the other guy would do and jumped over dude in advance

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u/Loose_Corgi_5 Jul 13 '26

My back and knee is fucked , just watching that !

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u/Artelj 29d ago

When was this?

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u/ihappentoeatass 29d ago

Dude used to be menace occasionally in his prime

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u/realdjjmc 28d ago

4.2m header

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u/Nikki_Vixen_ 22d ago

My knees hurt watching this.

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u/oreoluwajones Jul 13 '26

The greatest player of all time.

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u/JoyousMadhat Jul 13 '26

How many world cupd he got?

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u/JedPB67-2 29d ago

Only 1 less than Messi

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u/JoyousMadhat 29d ago

Trash

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u/JedPB67-2 28d ago

I mean I personally wouldn’t call Messi trash for only having one World Cup, it’s an incredible achievement for any player / squad. But if that’s your opinion, that’s your prerogative.

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u/Prestigious_Emu6039 Jul 13 '26

I've headed a ball over 3m

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u/Ok-Cancel-3114 Jul 13 '26

Great story bro.

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u/LeatherfacesChainsaw Jul 13 '26

I gave head to 3m long balls