15.03.2026 12:32
After Arda Güler's goal from 68 meters, the world's longest goals have come back into the spotlight, and it has been revealed that Elche's goalkeeper Matias Dituro is among the players who scored from nearly 90 meters in 2017.
The national football player Arda Güler, wearing a Real Madrid jersey, scored a 68-meter goal against Elche, which created a huge stir in the football world. After the young star's long-distance goal, the topic of the longest goals in the history of world football came back to the agenda.
HE SCORED FROM 68 METERS
In the 89th minute of the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Elche, Arda Güler noticed that the opposing goalkeeper was off his line and sent the ball into the net from approximately 68 meters with a shot from his own half. This goal also determined the score of the match.
INTERESTING COINCIDENCE FOR GOALKEEPER DITURO
An interesting detail has also emerged regarding Elche's goalkeeper Matias Dituro, who conceded Arda Güler's goal. The 38-year-old Argentine goalkeeper is among the players who have scored from the longest distance in football history. Dituro scored a goal from approximately 90 meters against Club San Jose while wearing the Bolivar jersey in 2017.
Additionally, the experienced goalkeeper also had a stint in Turkey. Dituro played for Fatih Karagümrük in the 2023-2024 season, participating in 11 matches in the Super League.
THE LONGEST GOALS IN THE WORLD
At the top of the list of the longest goals in football history is Tom King with a goal of 96.01 meters. He is followed by Asmir Begovic with a goal of 91.9 meters, while Matias Dituro also ranks high on the list with his goal of approximately 90 meters.