Free kicks reflect the artistry and technical talent of football; however, they are also among the most difficult. A great free-kick taker has a combination of technical skill, mental balance, and tactical awareness.
The ability to strike the ball cleanly, generate spin or swerve, and aim accurately under pressure is essential. This allows them to demonstrate skill, creativity, and accuracy.
The position of the free-kick also plays an important role. Players must analyse the position of the wall, the goalkeeper’s stance and the distance to the goal. But many players have turned it into an art.
who has most free-kick goals in football history?
When we mention the names of two great footballers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, free-kicks come to mind for the average football fan. But they are far behind in the race for the most free-kick goals in football history.
So who has scored the most free-kick goals in football history? The simple answer is, Olympique Lyonnais legend Juninho is the greatest free-kick taker in football history and he has also scored the most goals, with 77.
Top 20 footballers with most free-kick goals in football history
| Player | Free-Kick Goals |
| Juninho Pernambucano | 77 |
| Pelé | 70 |
| Victor Legrotaglie | 66 |
| Ronaldinho | 66 |
| Lionel Messi | 66 |
| David Beckham | 65 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 64 |
| Diego Maradona | 62 |
| Zico | 62 |
| Ronald Koeman | 60 |
| Marcelinho Carioca | 59 |
| Rogério Ceni | 59 |
| Andrea Pirlo | 45 |
| Alessandro Del Piero | 43 |
| Roberto Carlos | 27 |
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu | 27 |
| Juan Román Riquelme | 22 |
| Wesley Sneijder | 26 |
| Aleksandar Kolarov | 19 |
| Christian Eriksen | 16 |
