Pedro has missed only one penalty out of 14 attempts, a smaller sample size than others on this list but indicative of his world-class ability from the spot.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is often described as 'robotic' due to his precise movements and instincts in the final third. The former Borussia Dortmund striker, now a pivotal player for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, has missed only five out of 50 penalties in his career.
Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski has won every major football trophy, enjoying a stellar career with Bayern Munich and now at Barcelona, per Transfermarket. Known for his composure in high-pressure situations, Lewandowski has taken nearly 90 penalties, scoring 80 of them.
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes is known for his calmness in the final third, earning him a reputation as one of the world's best midfielders.With a conversion rate of 90%, scoring 54 out of 60 penalties, his stuttered run-up often confounds goalkeepers.
Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer has never missed a penalty in his career. The young Manchester City prodigy has taken 14 penalties, confidently scoring each one. In the 2023/24 season, Chelsea frequently benefitted from Palmer's penalty-taking talent, with his calm, low-placed shots frustrating goalkeepers.
Harry Kane
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane, the Bundesliga’s top scorer for the 2023-24 season, is England’s second player to join Bayern after a prolific career with Tottenham Hotspur. Kane has taken 85 penalties, scoring on 74 occasions, achieving a solid 87% success rate. This impressive consistency ranks him as one of the top penalty-takers in the game.
Lionel Messi
A true legend of the game, Lionel Messi is often regarded as the greatest player of all time. Alongside his scoring and playmaking prowess, Messi is a reliable penalty taker.
Out of 141 career penalties, he has converted 110, giving him an impressive success rate of nearly 75%
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list of elite penalty-takers with his unmatched recor Throughout his career, Ronaldo has taken 192 penalties, converting 163, making him the player with the most penalties taken. His 85% scoring rate underscores his reliability and consistency, cementing his place as one of the best.
Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney's penalty against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals was a standout moment.Having missed just two penalties in his career, Toney's reliability is a significant asset for Brentford, although a transfer could be on the horizon.
Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku stands out as one of Belgium’s greatest strikers. Known for his versatile and prolific career, he has played for top clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and now Roma. With 37 goals from 43 penalty attempts, he maintains an impressive 86% conversion rate,
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