Top 7 active free-kick scorers in the Premier League

Scoring from a free-kick is an art.
Scoring from a free-kick is an art.

#4 Robert Snodgrass - 6 goals

Snodgrass has had a revival under David Moyes.
Snodgrass has had a revival under David Moyes.

Robert Snodgrass is one of the least-discussed and most underrated free-kick takers in the Premier League now. The former Scotland international made his name in the game with his prowesses in dead-ball situations.

Blessed with a fine left-foot, Snodgrass's ability to put a wicked whip on the ball has made him one of the most feared dead-ball specialists in the Premier League. The 'Bunion Bhaji' has scored six free-kick goals in his Premier League career. However, the winger has not scored a free-kick in the league in more than three seasons.


#3 Gylfi Sigurdsson - 7 goals

Who can forget Sigurddson free-kick against Manchester United?
Who can forget Sigurddson free-kick against Manchester United?

The Iceland international racked up free-kicks in the Championship and Bundesliga before joining the Premier League. Nicknamed the Viking Virtuoso, Sigurdsson is never shy about taking chances from either side of the field. Known for his pinpoint accuracy, the attacking midfielder's goal against Manchester United stands out as a prime example.

The Iceland international has scored seven free-kick goals in the Premier League, all of them coming during his time with Swansea City. Sigurdsson, though, hasn't scored a Premier League free-kick in more than three seasons.


#2 Juan Mata - 8 goals

Manchester United have had their fair share of dead-ball specialists in the Premier League era.
Manchester United have had their fair share of dead-ball specialists in the Premier League era.

There are not many players around with the same technical quality as Juan Mata. Despite being in his early 30s, Mata is still one of the most sound technicians in the Premier League.

His short two-step free-kick and immaculate accuracy have been one of his signatures. Mata has scored eight free-kicks in the Premier League with most of them coming for Manchester United. His free-kicks against Southampton and Newcastle United are some of the best in his career.

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#1 James Ward-Prowse - 8 goals

Ward-Prowse is the leading Premier League free-kick scorer for Southampton.
Ward-Prowse is the leading Premier League free-kick scorer for Southampton.

The 26-year-old is the best free-kick taker in the Premier League at the moment. Ward-Prowse was on point during Saints' match against Aston Villa as the midfielder scored two sumptuous free-kicks to help Saints win the fixture.

The midfielder made a name for himself from dead-ball situations. His deliveries from corners are some of the best in the business. Ward-Prowse, though, is a long-way from Premier League's record holder David Beckham, who sits comfortably atop the list with 18 stunners.

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