Video: Watch Phillipe Mexes score a stunning Zlatan-like overhead kick

Phillipe Mexes is one of the most well-known French central defenders of his generation, and last night scored his 25th career goal.

We are going to go out on a limb and say none of them will have topped the one he scored last night.

While it was closer in and not quite so out-of-the-blue as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's acrobatic effort for Sweden against England last week, the resemblances are plain to see.

It's just a shame FIFA have already made their shortlist for the Puskas Award - For the best goals in world football over the past year, because this would be a surefire contender.

And AC Milan won the game against Anderlecht 3-0, sealing qualification and a perfect night for the Italians.

You can check out the goal below...

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