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Greatest Penalty Takers #15: Eusébio
Eusébio was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup with 9 goals and was lethal from 12 yards, which earns him number 15.
16 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #16: Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer scored 56 Premier League penalties, the most in the league's history, and the Newcastle great comes in at number 16.
15 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #17: Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all-time top scorer with 228 goals, was as calm from the spot as in open play and takes number 17.
14 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #18: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho scored his penalties with a relaxed stroll and a grin, and the Brazilian entertainer takes number 18 on our list.
13 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #19: Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney scored over 40 penalties for Manchester United and England, and United's all-time top scorer comes in at number 19.
12 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #21: Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio missed the last penalty of the 1994 World Cup Final, yet his long club record still earns him number 21.
10 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #22: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović scored over 80 career penalties at more than 85% accuracy, and his swagger from the spot earns him number 22.
9 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #23: Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba scored the penalty that won Chelsea the Champions League, and the big-game striker comes in at number 23.
8 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #24: Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard's stutter-step run-up made him one of Chelsea's surest men from the spot, and he opens our list at number 24.
7 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #25: Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli had one of the best penalty records in football, calm from 12 yards despite the chaos around him. He is number 25.
6 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #26: Robert Pires
Robert Pires had a good penalty record, but he is best remembered for a failed attempt to pass a penalty to Thierry Henry against Manchester City in 2005.
5 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Greatest Penalty Takers #27: Rivaldo
Rivaldo, the 1999 Ballon d'Or winner, was as dangerous from the penalty spot as he was in open play. He is number 27 in our countdown.
4 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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