By Sportsmail Reporter
Published: 22:30 BST, 7 May 2019 | Updated: 22:44 BST, 7 May 2019
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Vincent Kompany's screamer against Leicester was sublime, but was it the best goal ever scored by a centre back?
There have been some excellent goals scored by centre backs down the years as they have shown unexpected technical prowess.
Here, Sportsmail's Chris Sutton, Craig Hope, Jamie Redknapp, Adrian Kajumba and Ian Herbert list their favourites...
Is Vincent Kompany's strike the greatest ever scored by a centre-back?
CHRIS SUTTON
Tony Adams (Arsenal 4 Everton 0, May 1998)
Arsenal were 3-0 up and on course to win the title when their captain decided to steal the show with his second goal. The burst from defence, the chest down to control the ball and the emphatic finish — it was like watching Dennis Bergkamp! Not only a great goal but an iconic Premier League moment.
Arsenal captain Tony Adams' goal against Everton is an iconic Premier League moment
CRAIG HOPE
Philippe Albert (Newcastle 5 Man
