Some of the most dependable 12-yard finishers in football history have been identified via a statistical analysis of the game’s most successful penalty conversions.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese forward who has scored more than 180 penalties over his club and international careers, is at the top of the standings. As the most prolific penalty taker in football history, the forward keeps setting new records.
These guys have the best conversion rate from 12 yards, according to Planet Football on Wednesday.
10. Alan Shearer, 72
Alan Shearer, the all-time best scorer in the Premier League, only missed 11 penalties during his career. He was one of England’s most dangerous forwards because of his consistency from the spot.
9. 77-year-old Alessandro Del Piero
Legendary Italian player Del Piero missed just 15 penalties while scoring 77. He scored a vital penalty in the 2006 World Cup final shootout and is renowned for his skill and composure.
8. Zlatan Ibrahimović: Ibrahimović, a Swedish superstar, scored 85 penalties by combining strength and confidence. He was one of the most exciting penalty takers in football because of his charisma and unpredictable nature.
7. Francesco Totti, age 86
Throughout his career, Roma legend Totti scored 86 penalties. In addition to being well-known for his inventiveness, he produced iconic performances like his Panenka at Euro 2000.
6. Robert Lewandowski—89 Polish striker Lewandowski has a remarkable conversion rate, scoring 89 penalties and missing just a few. He is one of the most dependable forwards in the current era because of his dependability.
5. Roberto Baggio: 101
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