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Roy Keane and Ian Wright rate Charlie Adam, Diego Gomez, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney long rangers

Diego Gomez scored from his own half for Brighton but Stoke City still hold both records for furthest distance for a goalkeeper or outfield player

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:21 AM

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Pundits Roy Keane and Ian Wright evaluated Premier League long-range goals, rating Wayne Rooney's strike as the best.
The debate was prompted by Diego Gomez's 51.3-meter goal in Brighton's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Charlie Adam's 63.9-meter goal for Stoke City against Chelsea remains an outfield record since distance measurements began.

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Pundits Roy Keane and Ian Wright reviewed famous Premier League long-range goals on Sky Sports following Diego Gomez's strike for Brighton. Looking back at historic efforts from David Beckham, Xabi Alonso, and Charlie Adam, both analysts agreed that Wayne Rooney's first-time strike for Everton against West Ham was the best.

The discussion highlighted Stoke City's Premier League records, with Adam's 63.9-meter effort against Chelsea standing alongside Asmir Begovic's record 95.7-meter goal against Southampton. Former teammates Steven Nzonzi, Peter Odemwingie, and Peter Crouch recalled Adam's standout technique from that 2015 match.

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Roy Keane and Ian Wright rate Charlie Adam, Diego Gomez, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney long rangers

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