Kashima Antlers' Everaldo has scored one of the greatest bicycle kicks in football history

Everaldo Stum is not a name that the average football fan will be familiar with.

And that’s more than understandable. The Brazilian forward has been something of a journeyman since he made his senior bow way back in 2011.

Everaldo first started out at Gremio in his homeland, before going on to represent nine other clubs from Brazil over an eight-year period.

The 30-year-old also spent a short time in Mexico with Queretaro, as well as having a brief stint out in Saudi Arabia playing for Al-Faisaly.

These days, Everaldo can be found at Japanese outfit Kashima Antlers, where he’s been playing his football since 2020.

And the Brazilian’s latest goal for the team has seen him go from a relative unknown on social media to a viral sensation.

In Kashima Antlers’ home match against Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday afternoon UK time, Everaldo salvaged a point for his side in the 89th minute of play with the most incredible bicycle kick.

He collected the ball inside the penalty area and the flicked it over the head of an opponent, a move which pushed him further wide than he would have initially hoped.

But instead of controlling the ball and looking to cross it to a teammate, Everaldo opted to shoot in acrobatic fashion from the very tight angle and we’re so, so thankful that he did.

The ball sailed over the helpless Cerezo Osaka ‘keeper, which sparked scenes of pandemonium among the Kashima Antlers players.

Believe us when we say Everaldo’s bicycle kick is one of the greatest in the sport’s history…