Watch every angle of Youssef Chermiti's incredible overhead kick against Celtic
Youssef Chermiti's two goals for Rangers in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Celtic were exceptional, particularly his opening overhead kick. Despite his brace giving Rangers a commanding 2-0 lead by half-time, the team could not secure the victory.
Comparisons were quickly drawn to Scott McTominay's opening goal for Scotland in their 4-2 World Cup qualifying win over Denmark in November.
But where does Chermiti's strike rank among the best goals scored in Old Firm matches this century? Below is a review of previous remarkable goals in this historic rivalry.
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Henrik Larsson, 2000
Sunday's 2-2 draw was not the first Old Firm derby managed by Martin O'Neill as Celtic boss. His first derby in 2000 saw Celtic win 6-2, highlighted by Henrik Larsson's audacious chip over Rangers goalkeeper Stefan Klos. The Swedish forward embarked on a mazy run in Rangers' half before lifting the ball over the stranded keeper.
Bert Konterman, 2002
Bert Konterman's rising long-range strike secured a 2-1 extra-time victory for Rangers over Celtic in the 2002 Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. Rangers went on to win the trophy that season.
The Dutch defender positioned himself outside the box and unleashed a thunderous shot past goalkeeper Rab Douglas.
Shaun Maloney, 2005
Three years later, Shaun Maloney, now Celtic's assistant manager, produced an outstanding long-range effort in a League Cup derby win at Celtic Park. His goal was the opener in a 2-0 victory.
Maloney advanced down Celtic's left wing, found space, and unleashed an unstoppable strike.
Ugo Ehiogu, 2007
When Walter Smith returned as Rangers manager in 2007, he continued to secure unlikely derby wins. A March 2007 victory at Celtic Park was sealed by Ugo Ehiogu's overhead kick.
Rising for a corner, the defender acrobatically scored the only goal of the game.
Shunsuke Nakamura, 2008
Celtic required a win over Rangers in April 2008, and Shunsuke Nakamura's unstoppable long-range shot set them on the path to a 2-1 victory. Celtic eventually won the league on the final day.
The Japanese international controlled the ball in the inside right channel and struck a swerving left-foot shot beyond goalkeeper Allan McGregor.
Pedro Mendes, 2008
Four months later, Pedro Mendes produced a trademark powerful strike as part of a 4-2 Rangers victory at Celtic Park.
The Portuguese midfielder was positioned at the edge of the box when the ball was played back to him from a corner, and he thundered a shot past goalkeeper Artur Boruc.
Jota, 2022
Jota's second goal in a 4-0 win in September 2022 displayed the same class as Larsson's goal 22 years earlier.
The Portuguese winger made a darting run, stayed onside to receive Matt O'Riley's pass, and nonchalantly chipped the ball over the advancing goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin.
Kyogo Furuhashi, 2023
Kyogo Furuhashi maintained an outstanding scoring record in the fixture, with his exquisite left-foot strike proving decisive in a December 2023 win for eventual champions Celtic.
The Japanese forward received the ball on the edge of the area, set himself, and accurately placed the shot in the top-right corner.
Hamza Igamane, 2025
Last season, Hamza Igamane matched the power of previous great strikes with a late winner in Rangers' 3-2 victory at Celtic Park.
Similar to Sunday’s match, Celtic had come back from two goals down, and a draw seemed likely. Morocco international Igamane capitalized on a loose ball near the edge of the box and struck a powerful shot into the top right corner.
Youssef Chermiti, 2026
The third of Chermiti's four goals against Celtic this season will be remembered vividly.
The Portuguese striker rose with his back to goal to convert Andreas Skov Olsen's cross from the right, igniting the home crowd.
