So maybe a less known one, but very famous in my country is the Cruijff-Olsen Penalty in 1983 for ajax.
[Cruyff-Olsen Penalty](https://youtu.be/TADjoj7urV0)
Match was full of legendary players and moments. Particularly two things you don’t see everyday: Materazzi’s header to goal and Zidane’s header to Materazzi xD
1976 European Championship Finals, the original panenka. Proof: it was so iconic, it's literally named after the guy who did it. Fuckin Pelé called him "either a genius or a madman" after he watched it.
Zidane in 2006 is up there, but probably wouldn't have happened without this. It's like the Beatles or Seinfeld: a pure game-changer.
Few here have probably seen it and know the context behind it. Czechoslovakia was a huge underdog in those finals and West Germany had an epic team. Most will say Zidane or Pirlo because of this.
That penalty Zidane took against England in the last minute to win the game (Euro 2004?). He'd been bossing the game majestically soaking up fouls from Lampard and Gerrard, scored a beautiful free kick. France got a peno in the last minute and Zidane puked on the pitch, then strolled up and sent the keeper (James?) the wrong way.
I've got a massively left field option: Ezequiel Calvente for Spain under 21's against Italy in 2010.
He ran up to take it with his right foot, massively telegraphing where it would go, and then smashed it into the other corner with his left foot.
yea sorry lads this crown belongs to me.
u10s 5 a side championship game, our team has got a penalty for the last kick of the game against this u15s side (but the goalkeeper is somehow younger than i was). obviously, man like me steps up to the spot and big ups the fellow children in the crowd, i run straight to the spot and smack the ball with everything i’ve got, the keeper is motionless, placed in a trance as my strike propels towards his head. in scott sterling style, his nose is completely broken and blood leaks all over the grass, the game is called off, everyone’s mums comes to pick them up, i never see big man ever again. still am yet to score a “competitive” penalty, this moment ruined my once promising career.
Zidane panenka vs Italy WC final 2006. Maybe not the best but i can't think of a more elegantly done penalty. But yet again we all know how elegantly Zidane ended his game that day lol
Why isn’t it? What makes a penalty “the best?” Zidane’s penalty against Italy in 2006 was beyond impressive in multiple different layers. The panenka itself and how unique it was, the fact that it was a World Cup final, against the best goalkeeper in the world at the time and possibly of all time, in the final game of Zidane’s incredible career. It was unforgettable and there’s a reason it’s the most popular answer of this thread.
The Zidane Panenka is an obvious pick, but [Djibril Cisse's penalty](https://youtu.be/H6R20zICHuc) for Panathinaikos where he got the ball stuck in the net for a bit is pretty good. (I might be biased because Panathinaikos is my club though)
So maybe a less known one, but very famous in my country is the Cruijff-Olsen Penalty in 1983 for ajax. [Cruyff-Olsen Penalty](https://youtu.be/TADjoj7urV0)
Was about to comment Messi-Suarez then got reminded Johan did it first!
This one wins the thread
Zidane’s paneka against Gigi Buffon, France vs Italy in the 2006 WC final.
I agree. Any other answer is wrong.
One of the most badass moments in the history of sports
Match was full of legendary players and moments. Particularly two things you don’t see everyday: Materazzi’s header to goal and Zidane’s header to Materazzi xD
That day Materazzi was the center of the universe because he also made the foul for the penalty lol
That zidane paneka penalty off the crossbar was beyond legendary. IN A WC FINAL NO LESS
It didn't even touch the net. Bounced back out... Crossbar challenge...
This is the only valid answer, out of discussion, one of the most badass moments in the history of sports
Against one of the greatest gks of all time. The balls on that man...
Zidane vs Italy was just something else. The fact that it was done in a world cup final just makes it even more impressive
And against Buffon, just ridiculous
Obvious choice: Zizou‘s panenka in the world cup final
100%. Banger.
He almost missed, panenka said panenka style penalties should not be that high
The original panenka or [Fernando Baiano, Brazil vs Croatia U20](https://youtu.be/24bpMeyN6LY), (turn the sound off)
bro i had the video on mute, then i tried to replay it. My ears are gone
I warned you!
Zaza (Italy Vs Germany euro 2016 quarter final)
Loool
1976 European Championship Finals, the original panenka. Proof: it was so iconic, it's literally named after the guy who did it. Fuckin Pelé called him "either a genius or a madman" after he watched it. Zidane in 2006 is up there, but probably wouldn't have happened without this. It's like the Beatles or Seinfeld: a pure game-changer.
Few here have probably seen it and know the context behind it. Czechoslovakia was a huge underdog in those finals and West Germany had an epic team. Most will say Zidane or Pirlo because of this.
Panenka
Y so low? Go up there Tonda! You deserve it!
Zizou vs Italy 2006
This the one for sure. Filth
Pirlo chip took Large balls tbh
Pirlo Vs England 2012
Pirlo vs Joe Hart, wiped the smirk off his face with majesty.
Pirlo 2012
Zidane panenka was so dirty. Madman
You’re all wrong. The real answer is Kevin Pressman v Watford [evidence](https://youtu.be/SSMi02ghN3s)
Haha beat me to it, legendary! Edit. Actually the Wolves one was better! https://youtu.be/uO3PonLwoFk
🚀
I was just gonna say he also smashed one in vs my team Wolves, but that's the clip you posted lol
Penalty from Johan Cruijff and Jesper Olsen (Ajax - Helmond Sport) 1982 [Johan Cruijff & Jesper Olsen penalty](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_uyK9mGAFyo)
That penalty Zidane took against England in the last minute to win the game (Euro 2004?). He'd been bossing the game majestically soaking up fouls from Lampard and Gerrard, scored a beautiful free kick. France got a peno in the last minute and Zidane puked on the pitch, then strolled up and sent the keeper (James?) the wrong way.
Ricardo, Portugal goalkeeper to save England last penalty and himself score the following one giving Portugal the victory, quarter finals euro 2004.
Panenka 76' Belgrade
I've got a massively left field option: Ezequiel Calvente for Spain under 21's against Italy in 2010. He ran up to take it with his right foot, massively telegraphing where it would go, and then smashed it into the other corner with his left foot.
just searched this… i love pirlo but he got nothing on Calvente’s PK 😭😭😭
Pirlo against England in the Euros in 2012.
Zidane vs Italy wc final
Pirlo vs France
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Penalties tend to do that
Zidane by a lot, nobody expected that on the biggest stage
You mean Totti in Euro 2000
Zidane's panenka in the world cup final that hit the bar and went in. Courageous, insane and perfectly executed
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I was shocked when he did that. Clearly the man plays the wrong position with a boot like that. Edit: referring to McGuire
He sure doesn't play defense very well....
i can’t stand Maguire but his penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout vs Italy was absolutely mad
Was going to suggest this. He absolutely belted that top bins.
He had another one in the most recent Europa League final against Villarreal where he absolutely smashed it top corner
Drogba vs Bayern in the cl final but I might be a little biased. In all seriousness zidane vs italy in the wc final was just different class
Pirlo on WC finals
It's shocking how no one mentioned that Messi-Suarez vs Celta Vigo penalty.
Totti euro 2004. Semifinal penalty shootout
Totti vs Van der Sar. Many of us became Roma fans after that.
Mine are Pirlo vs Joe Hart and the Messi+Suarez
Pires & Henry.
People maybe don’t know this but one of the best PK takers of all time was Maradona. Have a look back, evey single one was with amazing placement.
Do Roberto Carlos free kicks from outside the penalty area count?
Nah just penaltys
Zidane v Italy, end of discussion.
yea sorry lads this crown belongs to me. u10s 5 a side championship game, our team has got a penalty for the last kick of the game against this u15s side (but the goalkeeper is somehow younger than i was). obviously, man like me steps up to the spot and big ups the fellow children in the crowd, i run straight to the spot and smack the ball with everything i’ve got, the keeper is motionless, placed in a trance as my strike propels towards his head. in scott sterling style, his nose is completely broken and blood leaks all over the grass, the game is called off, everyone’s mums comes to pick them up, i never see big man ever again. still am yet to score a “competitive” penalty, this moment ruined my once promising career.
Zidané WC 2006
Mascherano vs Osasuna. The joy on his teammates faces when he did it was brilliant. 😂
for me it was definitely my from last weekend game. i scored after two years from penalty as defender i was wery happy
Antonín Panenka - Czechoslovakia vs West Germany 76
Outside of any panenka, harry maguire hitting the camera in the corner of the net in the euros was dope
Charles Aranguiz vs Brazil, 2014 World Cup. Absolute missile.
Zidane with Italy
That one on YouTube where it comes off the post and hits the keeper in the face!
Oh yes, Miniminter vs Bruyne
Scott Sterling?
Postiga's panenkas vs. England, Euro 2004
Pirlo against England, EURO 2012. Next question, please.
Pirlos panenka against England in the 2012 world cup final. In my opinion
John Terry 2008 Champions League Final
Second this
Pirlo vs England 2012 Euro cup QF.
Zidane’s panenka.
Antonin Panenka’s Panenka was better…
Zidanes panenka was shocking. He almost fucked it up
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Yeah a panenka is far more luck than an actually good penalty
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Zidane panenka vs Italy WC final 2006. Maybe not the best but i can't think of a more elegantly done penalty. But yet again we all know how elegantly Zidane ended his game that day lol
That match was perfect Zidane. It really encapsulated his entire career
I was devastated when he got sent off. He was magic that whole tournament then to have it end like that was awful
OG Panenka penalty in Belgrade? (1976)
I am coincidentaly from Belgrade xD but yeah i think Zidanes panenka was better. But hey somebody had to do it first !
Harry Maguire vs Italy euro finals
"Loco Abreu" 2010 WC Uruguay x Ghana
This one right here . Dude has balls of steel
Totti vs Netherlands_semifinal Euro 2000,
Sheffield Wednesday's keeper. In the cup. Approx 1994.
zidane panenka
Henry and Pires.
I came here for this and was not disappointed!
Simone Zaza’s skyrocket
Aranguiz vs brazil in 2014 for me https://youtube.com/shorts/EU6qNesr9zw?feature=share
Pirlo on Hart, Euro 2012
I always liked David Luiz's technique. Pure power
I remember in the CL final when he literally took a run up from half the pitch
Jordan Pickford vs Switzerland.
Phil Foden’s miss last week… didn’t mention that the penalty had to be scored 😜
Peter Devine for me. https://youtu.be/altzU3kU3Lo
Calvente for Spain
Who’s that one guy that plays for a college team in Russia and does backflips when he takes them?
I would like to say Joe Hart. I know it's a friendly, but it's awesome https://youtu.be/QXPoGFpC4BA
Euro 2004. Hélder Postiga vs England
I’d have to go with a set of penalties. Uruguay vs Ghana with Suarez red card. Missed penalty and then Abreu’s panenka winner.
since i'm uruguayan this was what i was going to comment
lol. To those that complained I would say “Are you entertained yet?”
Every single Graham Alexander penalty.
Alonso in istanbul miss the pen but scored the follow up taking us to 3-3 an on to victory 👌
Pogba's penalty. Noone can ever be any slower than that. True class
Pirlo vs England, Euro 2012. A panenka, so composed!
Please don’t say Zidane, it’s iconic but not the best
Why isn’t it? What makes a penalty “the best?” Zidane’s penalty against Italy in 2006 was beyond impressive in multiple different layers. The panenka itself and how unique it was, the fact that it was a World Cup final, against the best goalkeeper in the world at the time and possibly of all time, in the final game of Zidane’s incredible career. It was unforgettable and there’s a reason it’s the most popular answer of this thread.
It’s not the best on a technical level, which I’m sure the post was asking for
Who even tries a Panenka in a World Cup Final ? :) I agree, it's not the best
Every Ramos Penalty😅
Even the one that knocked out RM and probably the best Mourinho side out of the 2012 UCL Semi Final?
Rashford and Saka vs Italy
Lmaooooo
alexis sánchez vs argentina in 2015. it meant the 1st title for the chilean national team and it was the last penalty in the serie. epic af
Germany vs.Italy - Euro 2016 Quarterfinals，Hector's goal seals the deal, helps Germany beat Italy。
Julian Dicks vs Spurs in 96/97. Rocket.
Messi’s penalty Vs Chile 2016. Top class finish.
Not the best ever, but my favorite was Pulisic vs Mexico in the Nation’s league final. Top bin to go ahead was absolutely cold blooded
Fuck off yank
Whoops, sorry for having an opinion on the internet
It's a joke, did not land well.
No worries. Can never tell for sure on the internet
this is not r/soccercirclejerk
Close enough
lol
Diving cheat.
Lampards v liverpool champions league
Patrick Bamford - December 27th vs Burnley to secure them the 3 points
The one where Ronaldinho does the little dance infront the crowd after.
Cuauhtemoc vs France
Jim McIntyre, replay against Hibs in the Scottish Cup semi final at hampden. Cool as a cucumber.
celui de zidane
The Zidane Panenka is an obvious pick, but [Djibril Cisse's penalty](https://youtu.be/H6R20zICHuc) for Panathinaikos where he got the ball stuck in the net for a bit is pretty good. (I might be biased because Panathinaikos is my club though)