Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #23: Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba scored the penalty that won Chelsea the Champions League. The ultimate big-game penalty taker lands at #23.
8 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #24: Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard's stutter-step penalties were almost unstoppable at Chelsea. The Belgian wizard slots in at #24 in our countdown.
7 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #25: Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli had one of the best penalty records in football. Ice cold from 12 yards despite the chaos everywhere else. #25.
6 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #26: Robert Pires
Robert Pires tried to pass a penalty to Henry and created the most embarrassing moment in PL penalty history. #26 on our list.
5 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #27: Rivaldo
Rivaldo's magical left foot was deadly from the penalty spot. The Ballon d'Or winner strikes at #27 in our penalty countdown.
4 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #28: Romário
Romário scored over 1,000 career goals and was lethal from the penalty spot. The Brazilian legend enters our countdown at #28.
3 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #29: Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard's penalty in the 2005 Champions League Final changed history. Liverpool's captain takes #29 in our countdown.
2 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #30: Yaya Touré
Yaya Touré was ice cold from the penalty spot for Manchester City. The Ivorian giant kicks off our countdown at #30.
1 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #1: Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez bit 3 opponents, denied Ghana at the World Cup, and was banned for racism. The greatest villain in football history.
30 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #2: Suárez vs Maradona
Suárez bit 3 people and denied Ghana at the World Cup. Maradona cheated with the Hand of God. Who is the #1 football villain?
29 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #3: Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona's Hand of God, cocaine bans, and shooting at journalists. Football's most controversial genius is #3 on our list.
28 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #4: Roy Keane
Roy Keane deliberately injured Alf-Inge Haaland and bragged about it in his autobiography. 'I wanted to hurt him.' #4 villain.
27 Apr 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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