Julio Enciso's incredible long-range strike against Manchester City has been voted the Budweiser Goal of the Season.
🥁 The results are in...
— Budweiser Football (@budfootball) June 4, 2023
🇵🇾 Julio Enciso is your 2022/23 @Budweiser x @PremierLeague Goal of the Season winner ⚽️🏆
Paraguayan perfection 🙌🔥 congratulations @julioEnciso33! 👏@OfficialBHAFC | @Albirroja | #YoursToTake pic.twitter.com/ueVutA2DyM
Enciso unleashed an unstoppable shot that swerved in multiple directions on its way into the top corner.
The strike was so good that it drew applause from the Man City supporters behind the goal, and it was an important one, too, as it earned a point against the champions that confirmed a UEFA Europa League place next season for Brighton & Hove Albion.
"Beautiful." 🥹 The moment @JulioEnciso33 received his #PL GOTS award! 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/yXDvUvhSVu
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 16, 2023
The Paraguayan's goal received the most combined votes by the public and a panel of football experts, topping a shortlist that featured each of the season's Budweiser Goal of the Month winners, plus Enciso's strike from May.
2022/23 awards winners
EA SPORTS Player of the Season - Erling Haaland
Barclays Manager of the Season - Pep Guardiola
Hublot Young Player of the Season - Erling Haaland
Oracle Most Powerful Goal - Said Benrahma
Oracle Most Improbable Comeback - Bournemouth
Castrol Game Changer of the Season - Reiss Nelson
Castrol Save of the Season - Kepa Arrizabalaga