The man was an ARTIST in everything he did — and his penalties were no different! Zinedine Zidane's Panenka chip in the 2006 World Cup Final against Italy is one of the most AUDACIOUS penalties ever taken. With EVERYTHING on the line, Zidane casually chipped the ball down the middle. The goalkeeper dived, the ball floated in, and the world went CRAZY!
The Record
- Scored one of the greatest penalties ever — a Panenka chip in the 2006 World Cup Final against Buffon
- Had the audacity to chip the ball in the biggest game in football — with the WORLD watching
- Scored crucial penalties for Real Madrid during their Galácticos era in La Liga and Champions League
- His penalty conversion rate was excellent throughout his career at Juventus and Real Madrid
- The 2006 Panenka is ranked among the top 5 most memorable penalties in World Cup history
The Verdict
Only Zidane would have the AUDACITY to chip a penalty in a World Cup Final. The man played football on a different level, and from 12 yards, he was pure class. It's tragic that his last game is remembered for the headbutt, not that beautiful Panenka!
Tomorrow: #19 — Stay tuned for the next penalty king!
