Have you ever heard of a Brazilian soccer player who thunders the ball into the net? Fans usually associate them as high-class technical dribblers, pulling off the odd trick that none can replicate, and even as composed defenders. But talking about raw power, one man from the streets of Grande stands above the rest. Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, aka Hulk, is one of the best soccer players in the land. He is in the news, yet again, for a powerful free kick he scored in a match. 

It reached an astonishing 73.9 miles per hour, almost bringing down the entire goalpost. Moreover, he scored two free kicks in a game, breaking the internet. The speed at which the ball went to the net makes fans rewind the clip for a long time. 

Brazilian soccer player Hulk slams the ball into the net

Currently playing for Atletico Mineiro, he scored two stunning free kicks in 22 minutes. Thighs as thick as bulky tree trunks, he dove into his younger Porto days aura at 36. The thunderous free-kick happened when he placed the ball in front of the D-box. With a player standing beside the ball, the goalkeeper set the wall to block the shot. However, he went ahead into the area where the goalkeeper stood and unleashed a venomous shot. We often see Cristiano Ronaldo unleash some beautiful strikes from long range, but this was something special. 

It’s a blessing in disguise for the player who tried to block the ball. The ball missed him directly, otherwise would have seen stars floating above his head. After the goal, he hit his trademark flexing celebration in front of the fans. Not only that, his first free-kick hit a speed barrier of 55 miles per hour. Unlike the second one, the first one came from a decent distance of 30 yards. Despite coming straight in the keeper’s direction, it flew past him because of the pace. 

Atletico Mineiro won the game 3-0 against Democrata SL as they enjoyed a sensational victory. In 81 appearances, he has scored 46 goals and is an essential player on the team. He was involved with Brazil’s national soccer team and several other clubs in his career. During his Porto days, he won ten main titles, including the 2010-11 Europa League. In addition, he became the top scorer in the Portuguese League once showcasing his raw talents in Portugal. 

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