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Most penalties missed by a player: which footballers have the most penalty misses?
Grace Waruguru
March 16, 2024 at 7:12 AM
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Which player has the most penalties missed? Top-ranking footballers always have an attempt at scoring penalties for their teams, sometimes hitting or missing. However, higher attempts mean higher misses. Check out the list of players with the most penalty misses in their careers.
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According to playtoday.co, about 75% of penalties result in successful goal conversions. The success rate of a penalty is determined by the player's skill, ability, and level of competition. Keep reading to find out the most penalties missed by a player.
Most penalties missed by a player
According to online sources like khelnow.com and sportsadda.com, these athletes have made several attempts at penalties and missed many times. Interestingly, the players on this list also boast some of the most impressive goal-scoring records in the sport.
10. Sergio Aguero - 12
- Full name: Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo
- Date of birth: June 2nd, 1988
- Nationality: Argentine
Sergio is a former Argentine striker who played for clubs like Manchester City, where he is the club's all-time top goalscorer as of 2024. Aguero holds the record for most Premier League hat-tricks (12). He is among the footballers with the most penalty missed by a player (12) out of 61 attempts.
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9. Frank Lampard - 13
- Full name: Frank James Lampard
- Date of birth: June 20th, 1978
- Nationality: English
English player Frank Lampard has one of the most penalties missed by a player (13) in 80 attempts. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders ever and boasts Chelsea's top goal-scoring record as of 2024 (147). Lampard retired in 2014 and is now a TV personality and children's writer.
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8. Ronaldinho - 13
- Full name: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
- Date of birth: March 21st, 1980
- Nationality: Brazillian
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Retired player Ronaldinho has one of the most penalties missed by a player of all time (13). He is remembered for his ability to score long-range shots. He made 68 penalty attempts throughout his career. The athlete was part of Brazil's World Cup championship team in 2002 and won the FIFA World Player of the Year award twice.
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7. Wayne Rooney - 13
- Full name: Wayne Mark Rooney
- Date of birth: October 24th, 1985
- Nationality: English
Wayne Rooney has one of the most penalty misses by a player, missing 13 in 53 tries. He is the youngest player to feature for England's national team. Rooney is Manchester United's top goal-scorer, with a record of 253. He helped the Red Devils win five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
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6. Edinson Cavani - 14
- Full name: Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez
- Date of birth: February 14th, 1987
- Nationality: Uruguayan
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Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani plays for Boca Juniors and the Uruguay national team. He has missed 14 penalties in 73 attempts. The player scored 17 goals during his premier season with Manchester United. Additionally, he won six Ligue 1 titles, five Coupes de la Ligue, and four Coupes de France.
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5. Antonio Di Natale - 15
- Full name: Antonio Di Natale
- Date of birth: October 13th, 1987
- Nationality: Italian
46-year-old Antonio Di Natale is a retired Italian player who spent his entire career with Italian football clubs, including Iperloza, Viareggio, and Udinese. He scored 258 goals in over 600 appearances. Di Natale missed 15 penalties in 58 attempts.
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4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 16
- Full name: Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Date of birth: October 3rd, 1981
- Nationality: Swedish
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a retired Swedish national and one of the players who have missed the most penalties. He has missed 16 penalties in 92 attempts. The legendary athlete boasts 34 trophies and over 570 career goals. He is the leading goalscorer in Sweden.
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3. Francesco Totti - 19
- Full name: Francesco Totti Ufficiale
- Date of birth: September 27th, 1976
- Nationality: Italian
Francesco spent his senior career with Club Roma from 1993 to 2017, scoring 250 goals. The retired athlete and team captain missed 19 penalty attempts. Totti won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and the UEFA Euro in 2000. He is regarded as one of the best Italian players of all time, boasting several trophies and titles.
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2. Cristiano Ronaldo - 27
- Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
- Date of birth: February 5th, 1985
- Nationality: Portuguese
CR7 is famous for his impeccable shooting skills and has been the top penalty scorer for the teams he has played for. The Al Nassr and Portugal forward has missed 27 penalties in 162 attempts. Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or award winner and boasts four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European footballer.
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1. Lionel Messi - 27
- Full name: Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi
- Date of birth: June 24th, 1987
- Nationality: Argentine
Which footballer has missed the most penalties? Lionel Messi is the team captain for Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. He spent most of his career with Barcelona until 2021 when he moved to Paris Saint-Germain. Out of 126 penalty attempts, Messi has missed 27. Messi has been named FIFA's World's Best Player eight times.
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Trivia
Who has the most missed penalties in one game?
During the 1999 Copa America, Martin Palermo of Argentina missed three penalties in a match that saw his team lose to Colombia 0-3. He had just been crowned South America Player of the Year, but his performance at the match saw several fans question his capabilities.
Which player never missed a penalty?
While several players have missed opportunities to score penalties, others have scored impressive penalties at every attempt. Retired Albanian player Ledio Pano is one of the players who never missed a penalty in his career. He boasts the world record for the best kick-scoring ratio. He scored over 50 goals in his career. Speaking to UEFA, the player said,
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I never looked the keeper in the eye. I always just knew where I was going to put the ball.
Final word
The record of most penalties missed by a player proves that we win in trying. The challenge has likely seen these players invent new ways to improve themselves and their game, leading to incredible career growth and global recognition.
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Gerardo Bedoya tops the list with 46 red cards. He has made over 292 appearances as of 2024. Former French footballer Cyril Rool has 25 red cards. Check out the complete list in the above article.
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