Top Bin
Upper corner of the goal
Example
did you see that goal in the second half?
yeah, what a strike!
absolute top bin. the keeper never even moved
one of the best goals i've seen all season
A top bin goal from Messi
Related Slang
| The beautiful game | Soccer |
| Togger | Soccer |
| celly | Celebration |
| Nutmeg | Kicking the ball between an opponent's legs |
| Clean sheet | Shutout |
| FIFA | Fédération Internationale de Football Association |
| Flop | An exaggerated fall |
| Hat trick | Achieving three of the same key feats |
| Own goal | A counterproductive decision |
| Siv | Bad goaltender |
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Top bin is a soccer slang term for the upper corner of the goal, one of the most difficult areas for a goalkeeper to reach. When a player scores a shot that flies into either the top-left or top-right corner, fans and commentators may describe it as going "top bins" or "into the top bin." People often use the term to praise a particularly accurate or powerful strike, and it is associated with spectacular goals that leave goalkeepers with little chance of saving.
The term originated in British soccer culture, with "bin" referring to a compartment or section of the goal (like a bin on the top shelf). "Top bin" became increasingly popular in the United Kingdom during the 1990s and 2000s, before spreading through social media, highlight videos, and online soccer communities worldwide. Today, players, fans, coaches, commentators, and content creators commonly use the expression when celebrating a perfectly placed shot.