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How Do You Like Your Back Heels? From 12 Yards Out?

I don’t know about you, but a goal like this always brings me back to Thierry Henry’s 2004 effort for Arsenal against Charlton Athletic. It’s the rudest of finishes, and it’s the mark of a true libertine.   

On Saturday, Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey demonstrated why he’s one of the most sought after talents in world football with an outrageous back heel finish from nearly 12 yards out.

The 20-year-old native of Kingston, Jamaica, now has seven goals in 16 Bundesliga appearances this season. According to various sources, Bailey is being closely followed by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. 

Leon Bailey Goal vs Hoffenheim

He's special. Photo: @bayer04fussball | Twitter

While Bailey has appeared for Jamaica at the youth level, he hasn't yet committed his international future to the country. 

“It's been like that for years, but my opinion hasn’t changed and people have to accept that,” Bailey told Bild. “Which country I play for is still open.”

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