- Few moments in football are as thrilling as a spectacular free kick curling over a defensive wall into the top corner
- The Premier League has been fortunate to witness many iconic players who have mastered that art and are dead-ball specialists
- YEN.com.gh showcases the leading Premier League players renowned for their direct free-kick goals in football history
Football has evolved significantly in recent years, with new tactical trends and terminology emerging, particularly with elite managers like Pep Guardiola shaping the Premier League and data analytics transforming the game.
One notable change in the past decade has been the evolution of set pieces, with Premier League clubs now employing specialist coaches to optimize their defensive and offensive strategies.
This shift has led to a decrease in direct free-kick goals—recording a low of …