A Brazilian free kick expert and former Lyon star, Juninho has established himself as a free kick expert throughout his playing career. The 48-year-old has scored 77 free-kicks in his career. He is the greatest free kick player in the history of football.
Another Brazilian legend, Pelé is second on the list. The late Brazilian legend scored 70 goals from free kicks during his career that helped him win three FIFA World Cup titles. Argentine legend Victor Legrotaglie is the third best free kick player in football history. The former midfielder has scored 66 goals from free kicks in his career. He is associated with Brazilian legend and player known for his flair, Ronaldinho, who also scored 66 goals from free kicks during his career.
Manchester United and England legend David Beckham is fifth on the list. The former LA Galaxy star has established himself as one of the best set-ups in football history during his playing career. Known for his tantalizing crosses, the Englishman has scored 65 goals from direct free kicks during his career.
The late Argentina legend and World Cup winner Diego Maradona is sixth on the list. The Napoli legend has scored 62 goals from free kicks in his career. He is on par with Brazilian legend Zico, who also scored 62 goals from free kicks before hanging up his boots.
Argentinian legend and current star of Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi is eighth on the list. The World Cup champion scored a free-kick for Paris Saint-Germain against Lille in the French First Division, bringing his total to 61 from the free kick.
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Lionel Messi is about to break a new record. The Argentine captain who won last year's World Cup in Qatar is ready to equal the record set by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legends in their own right and have dominated football for over a decade now. Both are approaching swan tunes in their careers, but when it comes to their performances, they are nothing but spectacular. Messi won the World Cup in 2022, this is probably the last time he will be in a tournament of this caliber and surpasses CR7 when it comes to the list of titles. Ronaldo currently plays for Al-Nassr and Messi represents Paris Saint-Germain.
35-year-old Argentina captain Lionel Messi continues to impress everyone and weaves his magic on the pitch. Every time Messi enters the field, the records fall, that is the ability of this talented striker. Leo Messi is about to take a major step forward in his club career. The Argentinian now has 699 goals for the club and is just one more goal away from entering the 700-goal club. Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo is the only footballer to have 700 goals for the club.
Messi, who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has spent most of his career at Barcelona. Messi has scored a total of 672 goals in 778 games for the club. The legendary striker joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and he has scored 27 goals in 61 games. In the 839 club matches he played, Messi has scored 699 goals. In the ongoing Ligue 1 tournament, Messi's PSG will face Marseille in the next match. The Argentine captain will keep an eye on this great feat.
If Lionel Messi scores against Marseille, he will be only the second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to join the 700-goal club, according to GOAL.com. PSG faced LOSC Lille and beat them with a free kick from Lionel Messi in the 95th minute. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to give PSG a 4-3 win over their opponents.
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