Premier League history free kick masters TOP5: Beckham

On the football field, taking a free kick is a skill, it requires accurate footwork, strong confidence and a trace of magical inspiration. Although there are many players who stand up to take the set piece, only a few of the best can continue to convert opportunities into goals.

The following are the five legendary players who scored the most direct free kicks in Premier League history:

tied for third place: Zora, Henry, and Ronaldo - 12 goals each

The three legendary superstars tied for third place with 12 direct free kicks. Zora still achieved this while joining Chelsea at the age of 30, of which he scored 3 goals in a single month in 2002. Henry scored at least one direct free kick in each season during his first-time Arsenal season (i.e., the last six seasons at Arsenal) and maintained the Gunners' record in the Premier League free kick.

Royce scored 11 goals during his first time at Manchester United, and added another goal after returning. His first Premier League free kick scored at the age of 18, making him one of the youngest free kick scorers in league history.

Second: Ward Prouss - 17 goals

Ward Prouss, known for his accuracy of pointing out, has become the player with the most free kicks in away games in the Premier League (13 goals). He is also one of the only players in the league to score 6 free kicks. Since 2016, his free kick score has been continuously outputting steadily, and it is still a major threat in set piece tactics.

First: Beckham — 18 goals

Beckham maintains a record of direct free kicks in Premier League history. With his signature skill and arc, his first Premier League free kick was born in 1996 against Southampton and has since made contributions to Manchester United in 17 other different games.

His peak period was in the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 seasons, with 9 of his 18 goals being recorded. All his Premier League free kicks have appeared in different games, which shows his extraordinary stability.

Beckham also scored free kicks in La Liga and the Major League Soccer, with a total of 32 free kicks in the career league. His most iconic masterpiece is the shocking free kick scored for England against Greece in the 2001 World Cup qualifiers.