Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #2: Ronaldo vs Messi
Ronaldo has 150+ penalty goals, Messi scored 2 in the World Cup Final. Who is the penalty GOAT? The debate rages on at #2.
29 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
TAG: PENALTIES
27 articles tagged with "Penalties"
Player Profiles
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #3: Antonín Panenka
Antonín Panenka invented the chipped penalty in the 1976 Euro Final. Every Panenka penalty in history is named after him. #3.
28 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #4: Matt Le Tissier
Matt Le Tissier scored 47 out of 48 career penalties — 98% accuracy. The most reliable penalty taker in English history at #4.
27 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #5: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 150+ career penalties with his iconic stance. The ultimate penalty machine stands at #5.
26 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #6: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has scored 100+ career penalties including 2 in the 2022 World Cup Final. The GOAT is lethal from 12 yards. #6.
25 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #7: Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah's penalty record at Liverpool is outstanding — 85%+ conversion rate. The Egyptian King takes #7 in our countdown.
24 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #8: Alessandro Del Piero
Alessandro Del Piero scored 60+ penalties with 85%+ accuracy for Juventus over 20 years. The Italian prince takes #8.
23 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #9: Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard scored 50+ career penalties with an 80%+ conversion rate. Chelsea's all-time top scorer takes #9 on our list.
22 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #10: Pelé
Pelé scored over 1,200 career goals including countless penalties. The King of football reigns supreme at #10 on our list.
21 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #12: Neymar
Neymar's samba-style penalty run-up is almost impossible for goalkeepers to read. The Brazilian dances into #12 on our list.
19 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #13: Harry Kane
Harry Kane has scored 60+ career penalties with clinical precision. England's captain and penalty king takes #13.
18 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #14: Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski has scored 80+ career penalties with a 90% conversion rate. The Polish machine is unstoppable at #14.
17 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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