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How many freekick did Messi score?

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's free-kick-taking ability is a relatively new addition to his arsenal. But Messi has scored exactly 50 free-kicks in club football, all for Barcelona and another eight for Argentina.

Who has more free-kicks Messi or Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo in all-time free kick charts after Copa America strike.

How many free-kicks Messi scored in 2021?

A couple of weeks later, Messi produced a Man of the Match performance by scoring once and assisting twice in his team's 3-0 win over Ecuador in the quarter-final of Copa America 2021. The 34-year-old scored through a freekick to take his tally to 58 free-kick goals.

Who is the top free-kick scorer?

There has been a big deal made of Messi and Ronaldo's free-kick conversion rates over the past 10 years and it is undoubtedly Messi who leads the way. Since 2014, Argentina's captain has taken 297 free-kicks on goal and of those he has scored 28 for a conversion rate of 9.4%.

Who is the king of free-kicks?

David Beckham

Both players nurtured their talents at Manchester United, but when it comes to free kicks, only Beckham can come out on top in this battle.

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How many free-kicks Beckham scored?

Manchester United legend David Beckham leads the way, and by a margin too, with 18 goals scored directly from free-kicks.

How many free kicks has James Ward-Prowse taken?

Ward-Prowse tries to avoid being predictable with his set pieces, but what is predictable is that they almost invariably end up in the net. It is now 13 Premier League goals directly from free kicks, taking him above Thierry Henry and Gianfranco Zola, with David Beckham's 18 in his sights.

Who is Penalty King?

The Southampton Legend Matt Le Tissier has to be the best ever penalty taker of all time. He had an incredible record and still remains one of the greatest penalty record in the history of football. He had a conversion rate of over 95% which was truly remarkable.

Who is the best free-kick taker in 2021?

#1 Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)

Did Ronaldo score a free-kick in 2021?

The match took place on July 4, 2020 - exactly 600 days ago. Ronaldo's second half strike added to Juventus' 2-0 lead and contributed to a 4-1 win. It turned out to be his only free-kick goal in the colours of Juventus, before completing a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2021.