Strikers are the most expensive players in the world. For a reason. They are the headliners, the final acts, the matadors who complete the show.

They are part artist, part craftsman, part magician.

This short documentary from British footy mag FourFourTwo explores the psychology and the artistry of the goalscorer. Features interviews with Jermain Defoe, Romelu Lukaku, Michael Owen, Matt Le Tissier, Martin Keown, Ledley King, and many more.

19 minutes | 2017 | English

Directed by Will Robinson

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