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VIDEO: Hulk SMASH! Veteran Brazilian forward shows he's still got it as he powers home an incredible free-kick from 35 yards off underside of crossbar

<p>The former Brazil international, won won 49 caps for his country, is now 38 years of age. Much <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/many-years-left-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-rivalry-former-usmnt-stars-alexi-lalas-stuart-holden-explain-why-goat-battle-continue-2026-world-cup/bltda9538095c917571" target="_blank">like all-time greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, he is showing no sign of slowing down in what could be considered the twilight of his career.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">🐓 "Se fizer daí, é golaço"<br><br>O <a href="https://twitter.com/dandansportv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dandansportv</a>  quase profetizou este GOLAÇO de falta do Hulk.<br><br>Foi o segundo dele na vitória do Galo por 2 a 0 diante do Tombense, pelo jogo de ida das semifinais do Campeonato Mineiro. <a href="https://t.co/S5jvqdAh3A">pic.twitter.com/S5jvqdAh3A</a></p>— ge (@geglobo) <a href="https://twitter.com/geglobo/status/1890891997969314184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>Hulk, who once represented the likes of Porto and Zenit in Europe, is now on the books of Atletico Mineiro in his homeland. He fills the captain’s armband there and has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-incredible-hulk-brazil-outrageous-40-yard-free-kick-atletico-mineiro/blt963ecb7b94b262eb" target="_blank">maintained a remarkable strike rate</a> that has seen him register more than 100 goals across the last four years.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>His latest strike was a trademark effort from distance. Hulk has always possessed a rocket of a left foot, and he showcased that once again when taking on Tombense. His first of the game in a 2-0 win came from the penalty spot, before crashing a spectacular set-piece in off the frame of the goal.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Hulk has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/hulk-join-inter-miami-superhero-lionel-messi-mls-brazilian-striker-opens-really-cool-transfer-door-many-more-years-left/blt5a3549f432b9d9dd" target="_blank">expressed a desire to play on for as long as his body allows him</a> to do so, which suggests that he will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-final-career-goals-man-utd-coach-cr7-objectives-lebron-james-target-involving-portuguese-goat-son/blt9b4b88b27269a562" target="_blank">follow in the footsteps of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo</a> by continuing into his 40s – with goalkeepers across South America being put on notice.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: Hulk SMASH! Veteran Brazilian forward shows he's still got it as he powers home an incredible free-kick from 35 yards off underside of crossbar | Goal.com

Veteran Brazilian forward Hulk has shown that he still has it by hammering a 35-yard free-kick into the net off the underside of the crossbar.

VIDEO: Hulk SMASH! Veteran Brazilian forward shows he&apos;s still got it as he powers home an incredible free-kick from 35 yards off underside of crossbar