Is Cole Palmer the best Penalty taker?
Yes according to rankings Cole Palmer has been ranked the best penalty taker because of his conversion rate. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane are also on the list of best penalty-takers.
Playing penalty seems to be one of the easiest as it is a free shot just against the goalkeeper. But we have seen best players in a team take the fall for failing to convert their penalties.
There is always this pressure that comes with playing a penalty, all eyes and attention are given to the spot. Over time, we have seen Messi and Ronaldo missing their penalties.
With numerous players making the list of best penalty takers, Cole Palmer has been listed amongst Ronaldo and Messi as the best takers.
Palmer was named PFA Youngest player of the Year 2023/24 because of his contribution since his arrival at Chelsea from Manchester City.
The Young English player has converted 15/15 of his opportunity, scoring all 15 of his penalties.
22-years Cole Palmer has never missed a penalty in his career, he is currently one of the best takers.
15 Best Penalty Takers in the World
| Rank | Player | Penalties Scored | Penalties Missed |
| 1 | Cole Palmer | 15 | 0 |
| 2 | Ivan Toney | 30 | 2 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandes | 54 | 6 |
| 4 | Robert Lewandowski | 80 | 9 |
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 163 | 30 |
| 6 | Erling Haaland | 45 | 5 |
| 7 | Jorginho | 42 | 8 |
| 8 | Harry Kane | 74 | 11 |
| 9 | Lionel Messi | 110 | 31 |
| 10 | Romelu Lukaku | 37 | 6 |
| 11 | Kylian Mbappe | 42 | 10 |
| 12 | Sergio Ramos | 32 | 5 |
| 13 | Joao Pedro | 13 | 1 |
| 14 | Alexis Mac Allister | 12 | 1 |
| 15 | Bukayo Saka | 12 | 2 |
Best Penalty Taker in Premier League
Cole Palmer is no doubt the best Penalty taker in the world and in the English Premier League, converting 15/15 of his chances.
When asked to pick between him Ronaldo and Messi Palmer chose himself as the best among legends. Though he was quick to call Lionel Messi as the best GOAT footballer of all time.
Fans thinks Chelsea should preserve Cole Palmer at cost, some fear new head Coach Enzo Maresca should not player the English man off wing. Pochettino had the best out of Cole Palmer, scoring 21 goals and 33 goal involvement in 2023/24 campaign.
England national team might have just gotten themselves the next penalty taker following Harry Kane’s age.
