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The Reason They Call Him The Hulk

In the forested training ground of Zenit St. Petersburg lives one of the most powerful strikers in the modern game. Even fellow teammates aren’t safe from his rocket of a leg during practice, and this video shows why.  

Striding past three defenders and a shot at the end blew the goalkeeper straight through the back of the net. A quick apology at the end and Hulk is ready to have another go. 

 

 

This time, the ball didn't even have chance to make it to the keeper. 

He also never skips a leg day at the gym.

Sure there was a special effects team on site to help emphasize the sheer power of Hulk, but nonetheless his name alone embodies his skill over the ball. He has struck fear in the eyes of keepers during his time with FC Porto in the Portuguese Primeira Liga after recording a 108 km/h (67 mph) shot on goal, and continues to do so in Russia. 

Long story short, don’t get in the way of Hulk when he is given space and an open shot on net. Gloves or not, it’s going to sting.

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