One of the more overlooked aspects of the 2024/25 season has been the frequency and impact of penalty goals across Europe’s top five leagues. While spot-kicks are often seen as routine, converting them under pressure remains an art form—and some players have made it look easy.
We’ve taken a closer look at the players who have scored the most penalties this season and ranked them from lowest to highest based on total penalty goals.
10. Kylian Mbappé – 6 goals
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Real Madrid’s superstar has converted six penalties this season across all competitions. While he’s not the most frequent taker, his calmness under pressure remains a key asset.
Guirassy has continued his strong form in front of goal, including six successful penalty kicks. His reliability from the spot has helped solidify his reputation as one of Dortmund’s most consistent scorers.
8. Hakan Çalhanoğlu – 6 goals
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Known for his technical prowess, Çalhanoğlu has buried six penalties this season for Inter. He’s become one of Serie A’s most dependable set-piece specialists.
7. Justin Kluivert – 6 goals
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Kluivert has made a quiet but effective impact this season, scoring six times from the penalty spot. His composure has been crucial in several tight Premier League fixtures.
6. Abdoulaye Touré – 6 goals
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Le Havre’s midfield leader has impressed with six penalty goals in just 23 appearances. His clinical finishing has been vital for the club’s survival hopes.
5. Robert Lewandowski – 7 goals
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Even in a slightly quieter season, Lewandowski remains deadly from 12 yards out. He’s netted seven penalties, keeping his name among Europe’s most efficient finishers.
4. Ante Budimir – 8 goals
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Osasuna’s striker has been lethal from the spot, converting eight penalties. His calm, no-nonsense approach has made him one of La Liga’s top penalty takers.
3. Jonathan David – 9 goals
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David’s consistency for Lille continues, with nine goals coming from the penalty spot. The Canadian forward has made spot-kicks look routine this season.
2. Mohamed Salah – 11 goals
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Salah remains Liverpool’s go-to man from the penalty spot, scoring 11 times this season. His calm and confident execution has been crucial in tight games.
1. Harry Kane – 13 goals
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No player has scored more penalties in Europe’s top five leagues this season than Harry Kane. With 13 goals from the spot, he continues to showcase why he’s one of the most clinical strikers in world football.
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