Last update 27 January, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
Who are the best free kick takers in history??
Without doubt, that in the world of football, Having in your team a player who usually has a high percentage in frank blows is always a good unblocking. How many games that were tied or lost have ended up overcoming through a genius of the team's specialist in getting off?
Some prefer hit instep, others with the outside, others choose inside, and many, most preferred place to break. But all ways are valid, as long as the ball ends up in the meshes of the net. In Hanged For Football, hoy, The best snipers in football history.
The best foul pitchers in football history
1. Juninho Pernambucano
The Brazilian is considered the undisputed teacher of free throws, Thanks to its impressive record of 77 goals lacking in your professional career. Its revolutionary technique, that allowed him to print unpredictable effects to the ball, baffled the goalkeepers and made it a real legend.
2. Skin
The King of Soccer was not only a born scorer, but also a fault specialist. Con 70 goals free throw, Pelé dominated the art of placing the ball with millimeter precision, Leaving archers without options.
3. Victor Legrotaglie
Although less known internationally, This Argentine won his place in history with 66 goals absence. His name is synonym for technical quality and efficiency in the ball stopped.
4. Ronaldinho Gaúcho
The Brazilian magician combined show and effectiveness in his free throws. Con 66 goals absence, Ronaldinho marveled the world with his ability to deceive the goalkeepers and find impossible angles.
5. David Beckham
English is a precision icon in free throws. Their 65 goals In this category they are proof of their ability to execute perfect releases, especially at crucial moments of the matches.
6. Diego Armando Maradona
The Argentine star is not only remembered for his genius with the ball on his feet, but also for their ability to free throws. Con 62 goals, Maradona could place the ball where no one else succeeded, making millions of fans vibrate.
7. Zico
Nicknamed “The White Pelé”, Zico accumulated 62 goals missing in his career. His technical mastery and his ability to execute free throws with surgical precision place him among the best of all time.
8. Ronald Koeman
The Dutch defender marked a milestone with 60 goals free throw, being an expert in powerful and well placed shooting. His goal in the European Cup final of 1992 before the Sampdoria, is one of the most remembered in history.
9. Lionel Messi
The Argentine continues to write his legacy as one of the best foul launches in modern football. Messi combines precision, technique and creativity to overcome barriers and goalkeepers. And it is still active so it will continue to increase its foul goals that passes from the 60.
10. Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese has perfected the shot of “dry sheet”, achieving some 56 goals of lack in his career so far. His power and ability to surprise from long distance make him unique.
Other of the great missing shooters of history
- Sinisa Mihajlovic: The Serbian stood out in series A with 50 goals absence, Thanks to its power and precision.
- Marcos Assunção: Brazilian specialist with 50 goals free throw, known for its effect “dry sheet”.
- Andrea Pirlo: The Italian accumulated 43 goals absence, being a teacher in the art of the ball stopped. Apart from a dug talent and elegance.
- Michael Platini: French had a special ability to free throws, scoring decisive goals in his career, including the remembered goal to Arconada in the Eurocup of 1984.
- Robert Carlos: His famous goal to France in 1997 is remembered for the impossible curve that the ball took, demonstrating its incredible power and technique. Although it is recognized for its powerful glue and memorable goals, There is no exact figure of free kick goals in the sources consulted.
- To appreciate Roberto Carlos's skill in the free throws, We invite you to see this video of one of its most iconic goals