goaleg

Goaleg is a neologism that appears in informal sports commentary and online discussions. It is used to describe a goal that is finished with a leg-based shot, as opposed to a header or other finishing touch. The term combines “goal” and “leg” and is not part of official football terminology.

Because it is informal, there is no formal definition or accepted usage. Writers differ on what counts as a goaleg: some restrict it to shots taken with the instep, others include side-foot finishes or volleys produced by the leg.

In practice, goaleg is most often encountered in blogs, fan forums, and video game guides. It may also appear in analyses that emphasize footwork, shooting technique, and shot quality. The term is largely optional and may be misunderstood by readers unfamiliar with it.

Other uses of the term exist less commonly, such as as a surname or username in online communities, but those uses are unrelated to the football sense.

See also: football terminology, finishing technique, goal.