FULL LIST: Top 10 players with most penalties scored in football history

A statistical review of football history has highlighted the players with the most successful penalty conversions in the game, showcasing some of the sport’s most reliable finishers from 12 yards.

Leading the rankings is Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored over 180 penalties across his club and international career. The forward continues to extend his record, maintaining his reputation as the most prolific penalty taker in football history.

According to Planet Football on Wednesday, these are the players with the highest conversion rate from 12 yards.

10. Alan Shearer – 72

Premier League all-time top scorer Alan Shearer converted 72 penalties in his career, missing only 11. His reliability from the spot made him one of England’s most feared forwards.

9. Alessandro Del Piero – 77

Italian legend Del Piero scored 77 penalties and missed just 15. Known for his technique and calmness, he also scored a crucial penalty in the 2006 World Cup final shootout.

8. Zlatan Ibrahimović – 85

Swedish superstar Ibrahimović combined confidence and power to score 85 penalties. His unpredictability and personality made him one of football’s most entertaining penalty takers.

7. Francesco Totti – 86

Roma icon Totti scored 86 penalties in his career. Famous for his creativity, he also delivered memorable moments such as his Panenka in Euro 2000.

6. Robert Lewandowski – 89

Polish striker Lewandowski boasts an exceptional conversion rate, with 89 penalties scored and only a handful missed. His consistency has made him one of the most reliable modern forwards.

5. Roberto Baggio – 101

Despite being remembered for his miss in the 1994 World Cup final, Baggio still scored 101 penalties in his career and remains one of Italy’s greatest-ever playmakers.

4. Harry Kane – 104

England captain Kane has reached over 100 penalty goals and continues to climb the rankings, with experts predicting he could finish near the top of the all-time list.

2. Lionel Messi – 113

Messi has scored 113 penalties, though his early career featured inconsistency from the spot. Over time, he developed into a reliable finisher with improved composure.

2. Ronald Koeman – 113

Dutch defender Koeman surprisingly matches Messi with 113 penalty goals. Known for his powerful shooting and free-kick ability, he remains one of football’s most prolific-scoring defenders.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 183

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the all-time list with 183 penalty goals. Known for his intensity and confidence, he remains the most successful penalty taker in football history, continuing to add to his tally even late in his career.