Ex-Brazil star Hulk rolls back the years with thunderous 40-yard free-kick as fans say ‘he’s built different’
HULK proved he’s still got it after scoring a thunderous 40-yard free-kick.
The former Brazil forward’s strike left fans saying “he’s built different”.
Now aged 37, Hulk has been playing for Atletico Mineiro in his native Brazil since 2021.
He proved to be the hero in their trip to Sao Paulo on Sunday as he opened the scoring after just four minutes.
Hulk’s ferocious long-range free-kick flew over the wall and into the top corner, with footage of the goal going viral on social media.
The Sao Paulo goalkeeper was left powerless to save the ball as he dived across the goal.
As for Hulk, he could be seen celebrating wildly as he ran towards the corner flag before being mobbed by his team-mates.
Fans were left in awe of his strike, with one tweeting: “He is not called Hulk for no reason.”
Another added: “Audacious from that distance. It had to be Hulk.”
A third fan also wrote: “This is so good it looks fake.”
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Meanwhile, one more said: “What a hit! He’s built different.”
Hulk became a cult hero earlier in his career after starring in Europe for Porto and Zenit St. Petersburg.
He also scored 11 goals in 49 caps for Brazil and played at the 2014 World Cup.
His powerful physique and reputation for long-range goals endeared him to fans of clubs he didn’t even play for.
After a spell in China, he returned to Brazil two years ago to sign for Atletico Mineiro.
At 37, he is still a key player for the club, scoring 22 goals in 40 appearances in 2023.
That is despite missing from a yard out during a match back in January.
He has also sported a leaner figure this year after shedding a stone in weight.