A free kick is an unimpeded kick of the stationary ball awarded to one side as a penalty for a foul or infringement by the other side. Free kicks or set pieces are one of the most effective methods to score a goal. However, it has found to be one of the hardest as well. Be it from outside the box or 30-yard from the box, free kicks are definitely one of the most beautiful things to watch in football, and when done correctly they can be the highlight of the match.
Here are the top 10 players with the most free kick goals in football history.
| Rank | Name | Free kick goals |
| 1. | Juninho Pernambucan | 77 |
| 2. | Pelé | 70 |
| 3. | Victor Legrottaglie | 66 |
| 4. | Ronaldinho | 66 |
| 5. | David Beckham | 65 |
| 6. | Lionel Messi | 65 |
| 7. | Diego Maradona | 62 |
| 8. | Zico | 62 |
| 9. | Cristiano Ronaldo | 60 |
| 10. | Ronald Koeman | 60 |
