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Since the inaugural PL competition began in 1992-93, numerous penalty kicks have been awarded and a large number of goals have been scored from the spot kick.
Taking a penalty kick is far from easy and the pressure is immense, especially with thousands of supporters screaming at the top of their lungs.
Only 15 players have bagged 18 or more spot-kicks in PL history and Yaya Toure is the only player in the league to score 11 out of 11 spot kicks during his time at City.
Here we take a look at 5 of the best penalty takers in the league, who have scored the most number of goals in the league's history from the spot.
Special mention: On the 18th of December, 2017, Wayne Rooney scored Everton's 3rd goal against Swansea City from the spot, taking his overall tally to 22 penalties, bringing him level with 2 players on this list.
#5 David Unsworth - 22 penalties
Recently replaced Everton interim manager, David Unsworth was a former Premier League player who played for Everton, West Ham United and a bunch of other clubs across England. During his 15-year long career in the English top flight, Unsworth netted a total of 38 goals, out of which 22 goals were from the penalty spot.
Second, on the list of highest scoring defenders in the league and tied fifth on the all-time Premier League goals from the spot, Unsworth had a good career as a player.
The Englishman made just the single appearance for his country in 1995, but was a versatile player who could play both as a central defender or left-back. He began his career in 1992 with Everton and spent the majority of his career with the Toffees.
A retired defender, now coach, had and still has great ambition and passion for the game as he continues his work as a coach despite his removal as interim manager.
#5 Thierry Henry - 22 penalties
Former French and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is tied fifth with David Unsworth and Wayne Rooney, with 22 goals from the spot kick in this list of top 5 penalty takers in the Premier League's history
Henry is Arsenal and France's top goal scorer and is currently a coach with the Belgian national team helping the forward line. Henry also works as a pundit for Sky Sports since retiring from the game.
A prolific goal scorer during his time, Henry is a two-time Premier League winner with Arsenal, a UEFA Champions League winner with Barcelona and a World Cup winner with France.
One of the most lethal strikers in world football history, the Frenchman also had club spells in his home country, Italy and in the USA during his time as a player.
#4 Matt Le Tissier - 24 penalties
Southampton legend and English playmaker, Matt Le Tissier is fourth on the list with most penalty goals scored in the Premier League, with 24 spot kicks converted. Le Tissier spent 16 years at St Mary's and is the club's second highest club scorer.
He made over 400 appearances for the Saints and was the first midfielder to score 100 Premier League goals but only won 8 English caps during his three years in the national team setup.
A pundit with Sky, Le Tissier is still connected to the sport as he calls and dissects games in the Championship and PL. A club legend and icon, the player brought audiences to their feet with his skill and trickery.
A skilled set piece taker and lethal finisher Le Tissier also set up numerous teammates and goals.
#3 Steven Gerrard - 32 penalties
Former England and Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard is third on the list of Premier League goalscorers from the penalty spot with 32 goals for the Merseyside club. Gerrard spent his whole Premier League career at Liverpool and played for 17 seasons at the club before moving the LA Galaxy before retiring.
Currently, back in Liverpool as the academy head coach, Gerrard is going through the ranks of becoming a future manager at the club where he calls home. The former England international is also the fourth most capped player for his country.
A UEFA Champions League winner and multiple time FA Cup winner, Gerrard is a vastly experienced player and a prospective coach with great knowledge about the game at the highest level.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest central midfielders to ever play in the Premier League, Gerrard is an idol at Liverpool and will be eager to take charge of the club at some point of time in the future, once he's ready.
#2 Frank Lampard - 43 penalties
Former England and Premier League midfielder Frank Lampard is second on the list of most scored from the penalty spot in the Premier League with 43 goals. Lampard began his career in 1995 with West Ham and spent seven seasons at the Hammers before moving to London rivals and neighbours Chelsea.
He won everything there is to win in club football with Chelsea during his 13-year career with the Blues and is the club's all-time leading goal scorer. The Englishman also accrued over 100 caps for his country and is the country's most prolific scorer from the penalty spot.
In 2014, Lampard moved to Manchester City for a season before he moved to the MLS and joined New York City FC for a season before retiring. He is also widely regarded as one the greatest PL midfielders and statistically, is the most prolific goalscoring midfielder.
#1 Alan Shearer - 52 penalties
Former captain and talisman for England and Newcastle United, Alan Shearer, tops the list with the most Premier League goals from the penalty spot, with 55 goals for Blackburn Rovers, and Newcastle during his career. Shearer also tops the all-time goal scoring chart with 260 Premier League goals.
Shearer began his career with Southampton in 1988 and scored 23 goals during his four seasons with the Saints. Blackburn signed the striker in 92 and the Englishman won his only PL title with the club in 95. Shearer then moved to his childhood club Newcastle United and spent the rest of his career at the Toon.
Shearer is one of the country's most prolific goal scorers of all-time and has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest English strikers. Shearer now works as a pundit for the PL and is also a certified professional coach.
