Hulk proves he's got the hardest shot in football as he scores stunning thunderbolt 35-yard free-kick for Atletico Mineiro

Brazilian star Hulk is 22 years into his professional career but he is still going strong and producing thunderous free-kicks from distance.

The winger, who turned out for Porto and Zenit Saint-Petersburg, returned to his native Brazil in 2021 with Atletico Mineiro after a four-year spell in China.

He's won a total of seven honours with Atletico and though he will turn 39 later this year and yet he still has easily the most powerful shot in world football, as recently demonstrated in a win over Tombense.

The two sides met in a first leg fixture in the Minas Gerais Championship, with Hulk scoring both goals in a 2-0 win.

He opened the scoring with a penalty in the 58th minute but it was his second strike from another dead-ball situation which left fans in awe.

Around 35 yards out, the Atletico captain lashed in an outrageous effort which cannoned in off the crossbar to extend his side's lead.

He wheeled away in celebration as the Mineirao erupted over the incredible effort.

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Keeping himself in fine shape and maintaining an unmatched power and strength, Hulk has netted over 100 goals in four years for Atletico - boasting an insane catalogue of worldies.

Former Inter Milan striker Adriano has always been recognised as the player with the hardest shot power, hence his 99 rating on Pro Evolution Soccer many years ago.

But Hulk has his fair share of thunderbolts in his belt, notably silencing racist Benfica fans with an effort that clocked in at 108km/h.

In 2022, Hulk came up with an insanely powerful shot that smacked the post and nearly broke the goal-frame.

Hulk not planning on retiring anytime soon

Hulk is going strong at 38 and he has ambitions to continue playing into his forties should his body allow him to keep competing at a high level.

"I have two more years on my contract with Galo, but I love playing football," he told CNN Brasil.

"If God allows me to play for many more years, I will continue to play, but I will do so at a high level. When I can no longer keep up with the boys, then it will be better to retire."