Top 10 free-kick takers in Europe

#6 Gareth Bale

Real Madrid and Wales superstar Gareth Bale is more than capable of scoring some stunning free-kick goals. At Real Madrid, his free-kick opportunities are limited because of the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo but for the Wales national team, Bale has time and again shown his prowess from dead ball situations.

Still only 27, the Welshman has long been spoken about as Ronaldo’s replacement at Real Madrid and when he is fit, Bale has shown why he is considered to be among the best players in the world.

Bale played an integral part in Wales’ fairytale journey to the Euro semi-final where he scored some stunning free-kicks in both the qualifying stages and the tournament proper itself. Capable of getting a wicked dip on the ball, Bale’s free-kicks have caused opposition goalkeepers plenty of nightmares.

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#5 Neymar Jr.

The man for the big occasion, Brazil and Barcelona superstar Neymar has time and again proved why he is the go-to man in crunch situations. Blessed with immense talent, Neymar has already scored some memorable and stunning free-kicks for both Brazil and Barcelona.

The standout player in Barcelona’s incredible comeback against PSG in the Champions League, Neymar got the ball rolling in the 88th minute with a stunning long-range free-kick into the top corner.

Always delivering under pressure, the Brazilian has also scored some memorable set-pieces for his national team often dragging them single-handedly across the line. A truly gifted and incredible footballer, Neymar is definitely among the best free-kick takers in the world.