Makassarviral.com, Makassar, Senin, 02/11/2026 — Martial Godo became an internet sensation after performing unconventional eye drills during warm‑up and then scoring the opening goal in Strasbourg’s 5‑1 victory over Auxerre.
Eye drills spark interest
The striker, who had not found the net all season, executed a series of rapid finger movements and alternate eye closures while warming up at Stade de la Mainau.
He explained his routine after the match. “Sebagai seorang penyerang, saya suka melakukan visualisasi sebelum pertandingan. Hal itu menempatkan saya dalam situasi yang menyerupai kenyataan,” kata Martial Godo, Striker, Senin, 02/11/2026.
Benefits highlighted by experts
Research cited by Sport Bible shows that visual exercises can improve awareness and help players process their surroundings more efficiently.
“Bagi seorang penyerang, itu berarti bisa membaca pergerakan pemain bertahan sepersekian detik lebih cepat,” kata Patrícia Rodrigues, Optometrist, Senin, 02/11/2026.
She added that six weeks of visual training can boost a player’s visuomotor skills, covering ball tracking, peripheral vision and information‑processing speed.
Other players adopt similar routines
Wout Weghorst has also been seen moving his fingers to sharpen focus, while former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold completed a six‑week program with eye doctor Dr Daniel Laby that included blind‑fold work, peripheral drills and virtual‑reality exercises.
Alexander‑Arnold said the training helped him see the whole field and identify passing options faster, noting that vision work had been largely untapped in professional football.
Key takeaways
Martial Godo turned a pre‑match eye drill into a headline‑making goal in a 5‑1 win. Visual training is gaining traction among elite players as a tool to boost reaction time and game awareness.
The trend shows that modern athletes are exploring every possible edge, from physical conditioning to mental and visual preparation, to gain a competitive advantage on the pitch.
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