Lionel Messi climbs to fourth place for most goals scored from free kicks
A remarkable achievement.
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Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In an MLS regular-season clash, Lionel Messi struck a brace against Orlando City and set yet another unique milestone.
Details: According to Silvio Maverino, Messi has now scored 70 goals from direct free kicks. He moves into fourth place on the all-time list for this category.
Top 10 players by free-kick goals
- Marcelinho Carioca — 78
- Roberto Dinamite — 75
- Juninho Pernambucano — 72
- Leo Messi — 70
- Marcos Assunção — 69
- Zico — 68
- Siniša Mihajlović — 67
- Pierre van Hooijdonk — 65
- Cristiano Ronaldo — 63
- Diego Maradona — 61
In recent years, Messi has also scored more goals from free kicks than from the penalty spot. Since 2018, Lionel has found the net 36 times from direct free kicks, compared to 35 penalties converted.
Reminder: The Argentine forward now stands just two strikes away from the 900-goal milestone.
