The KING of big moments! Didier Drogba scored penalties when the stakes were at their ABSOLUTE highest. Champions League finals, FA Cup finals, crucial Premier League deciders — when Chelsea needed a penalty converted, there was only ONE man stepping up. The Ivorian legend had the heart of a LION from 12 yards!
The Record
- Scored the equalizing penalty in the 2012 Champions League Final against Bayern Munich — Chelsea's greatest moment
- Also scored the winning penalty in the shootout of the same final — TWICE the hero in one night
- Converted crucial penalties in multiple FA Cup finals for Chelsea over his legendary career
- His power penalties were almost impossible to save — goalkeepers could guess right and STILL not reach it
- Scored from the spot in crucial matches across the Premier League, Champions League, and international football
The Verdict
Drogba was the ultimate big-game player, and from the penalty spot in big games, he was UNMATCHED. The 2012 Champions League Final penalty alone would put him on this list. But his entire career of clutch spot kicks makes him a penalty LEGEND!
Tomorrow: #22 — Stay tuned for the next penalty king!
