Minnesota United goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock’s howler in the 4-0 drubbing against Bournemouth inspired us to look back at some other contenders for the worst own goal of all time.

Jamie Pollock - Manchester City v QPR, 1998 

A stunning piece of skill by Jamie Pollock to loop the ball over the defender and head it past the keeper, one small problem, he was going the wrong way. QPR went on to win the match to stay in the second division, while Manchester City was relegated to the third tier of English football for the first time.

QPR fans showed their gratitude by voting Pollock the “most influential man of the past 2,000 years” in an online poll, apparently beating Jesus, who came second.

Lee Dixon - Arsenal v Coventry, 1991

One of the  quickest own goals of all time, instead of Dixon rolling it to his keeper, the Gunners defender lobs it over David Seaman’s head.

It’s not the first time the England keeper was chipped from distance after Ronaldhino’s famous free-kick in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but Seaman couldn't be blamed on this occasion.

David Luiz - Benfica v Vitoria, 2010

The Paris Saint Germain defender is capable of moments of magic or madness and this stinker against former club Vittoria was certainly the latter of the two.

Manchester United great Gary Neville once described the defender as looking like he was controlled by 'a 10-year-old on a PlayStation,' but I’m not sure if there's a button on FIFA 16 for this.

Peter Enckleman - Aston Villa v Birmingham, 2002

Olof Mellberg threw the ball to the Finnish keeper, whose miscue gifted Villa a goal. Had he missed the ball completely, the goal would not have stood. 

Enckleman deserves consolation for keeping his cool after a pitch invader rubbed it in his face just seconds later. 

Pavol Durica - Videoton FC v Debreceni VSC, 2008

Fans were livid when Videoton conceded a late penalty with the scores level in the Hungarian Cup quarter-final but to their relief, the spot kick was saved before Durica had a brain snap and turned the ball into his own net.

Days later, he was dropped from the team for failing to show up to training, but after this howler, you could hardly blame him.

Tony Popovic - Crystal Palace v Birmingham City, 2004 

We had to put an Aussie in the list and unfortunately for Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic, this pearler against Portsmouth was too good to pass up.

While trying to close down Steve Stone's cross, Popa pulled out a piece of individual brilliance Ned Zelic would be proud of, for the other team.

Chris Brass - Bury v Darlington, 2006

You couldn't replicate a better own goal if you tried, Chris Brass almost broke his nose after this freak own goal for Bury against Darlington, which is widely regarded as the best own goal of all-time. 

To round it off, here is one of the simplest own goals you will see. With more than enough time to deal with a long ball which beat everyone, this defender in Scotland made a complete mess of it.