Ranking the 5 best penalty takers in the world this season (2020/21)

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a penalty for Juventus

Juventus have finally relinquished their domestic dominance, with Inter Milan the new Serie A champions.

The Old Lady have struggled this season under the management of Andrea Pirlo, but Cristiano Ronaldo has been in fine form. The Portugal international has led the line well for Juventus, but inconsistent team performances have seen Juventus disappoint both domestically and in the Champions League.

European Golden Shoe standings:1️⃣ Robert Lewandowski - 36 goals2️⃣ Lionel Messi - 28 goals3️⃣ Cristiano Ronaldo - 27 goals pic.twitter.com/l6Eqg3Zssm

— Goal (@goal) May 2, 2021

The 36-year old is the top goalscorer in Serie A this season, having scored 27 goals in 30 league appearances. Ronaldo, who has scored six penalties in the league this season, has been linked with a return to Manchester United as well as a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

---

#2 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain

One of the best players in world football right now, Kylian Mbappe is going from strength to strength with his performances for Paris Saint-Germain.

The 22-year old has already achieved a lot in football, including winning the FIFA World Cup with France. For Paris Saint-Germain Mbappe is seen as a talismanic figure, with his incredible pace, dribbling ability and technical skill causing immense problems for opposition defenses.

Since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, the former AS Monaco forward has been in frightening form. He has made 167 appearances in all competitions, scoring 127 goals. This season, Mbappe has made 29 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring 25 goals. He has scored six penalties in the league this season.

---

#1 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes celebrates a goal for Manchester United

One of the best midfielders in the world this season, Bruno Fernandes has completely transformed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United.

A struggling Manchester United signed Fernandes from Sporting CP in January 2020 for a fee of £49.5 million. The Portugal international's impact was immediate, with his drive, creativity, goalscoring ability and leadership quality all proving to be crucial for the Red Devils.

Three Portuguese players have scored 25+ goals across all competitions this season.✅ Cristiano Ronaldo✅ Bruno Fernandes✅ Andre SilvaThey're going to be a force at the Euros! 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/892QHgb96j

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 29, 2021

Fernandes has been in fine form this season. In 33 Premier League games, the 26-year old has scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists. The Manchester United man has scored eight penalties in the Premier League this season.

---