Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #15: Eusébio
Eusébio scored 4 penalties in one World Cup match against North Korea. The Black Panther was lethal from 12 yards. #15.
16 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
TAG: PENALTIES
27 articles tagged with "Penalties"
Player Profiles
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #16: Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer scored 56 Premier League penalties — the most in league history. The ultimate penalty machine takes #16.
15 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #17: Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry was deadly from the penalty spot for Arsenal. The King of Highbury takes #17 in our greatest penalty takers list.
14 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #18: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho scored penalties with a smile and casual brilliance. The joyful Brazilian genius takes #18 in our penalty countdown.
13 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #19: Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney scored 40+ career penalties with deadly reliability. Manchester United's all-time top scorer takes #19.
12 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #21: Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio missed the 1994 World Cup Final penalty — the most iconic miss ever. But his overall record earns him #21.
10 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
Player ProfilesGreatest Penalty Takers #22: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović scored 80+ career penalties with 85%+ accuracy. The most arrogant penalty taker ever takes #22.
9 Aug 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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
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
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