Former Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner scored a sensational goal for Dutch side De Graafschap earlier this week.
Buttner, who made 28 appearances for the Reds between 2012 and 2014, signed for De Graafschap earlier in the season after leaving RKC Waalwijk. The left-back has been in impressive form for his new side having registered a goal and two assists in his first 11 matches for the club.
The 33-year-old grabbed his second goal on Friday night with a stunning volley against Den Bosch. The Dutchman received the ball on the left flank after making a run down the wing and unleashed an audacious left-footed strike, despite being more than 30 yards from the goal.
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Den Bosch goalkeeper and captain Wouter van der Steen was understandably surprised by the effort and was unable to keep the ball out of the back of his net as it looped over his head.
However, Buttner's goal came in vein as De Graafschap went on to lose 2-1 after Joey Konings and Victor van den Bogert both got on the scoresheet for the home side. Adrie Poldervaart's side currently find themselves 15th in the Eerste Divisie - the second division of Dutch football.
While Buttner's career at Old Trafford was underwhelming, he still won a Premier League title with United. The 33-year-old has always spoke about his time in Manchester with pride and expressed his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Speaking previously, the Dutchman said: "First and foremost, to become Champions of England as well as winning other trophies during my time at the club was a great success, and the fact that I could play and develop myself alongside the best players in the world has been really important for my career as a professional footballer.
"I had a great teacher in Patrice Evra who helped me a lot, and also the other players who are all of a world-class level. If you can be part of such a team and a squad then you can only become better as a player.
"Alex Ferguson, together with Rene Meulensteen, a Dutch assistant manager... Alex was one of the best managers of the world and it was very special to play under him. He also brought me from Vitesse Arnhem and that is what makes it extra special and it tells you something as a player if such a manager sees something in you."
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