Ranking the 10 best penalty takers in world football in 2025
Who are the best penalty kick takers in world football right now in 2025?
10. Ante Budimir, Osasuna
Ante Budimir probably isn't going to win the Pichichi trophy over Big Two LaLiga superstars Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe, but the fact that a striker from Osasuna is in the conversation is a huge feat, reminiscent of that one time Dani Guiza won the Pichichi more than a decade ago.
A standout of LaLiga for years, dating back to his days at Mallorca, Budimir has morphed into one of the best pure finishers in world football and that deadly accuracy extends to the penalty spot where he has converted all seven of his attempts in the current league campaign.
9. Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has come a long way since his high-profile miss against Yann So...