Cole Palmer made headlines in Chelsea’s exhilarating 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur by converting two penalties, thereby establishing a Premier League record for the most penalties taken without ever missing. This outstanding achievement showcases Palmer’s poise and expertise, especially in such a crucial match.
To date, Palmer has converted all 12 penalties he has taken in the league, surpassing the previous record held by the iconic Yaya Toure, who successfully scored all 11 penalties during his tenure with Manchester City. Toure’s record stood strong until Palmer’s recent success, illustrating the challenges and pressures that come with taking penalties at the highest level of football.
Itβs important to recall that Toureβs record was nearly broken in the 2022/23 season by Ivan Toney. Toney boasted a flawless record from the penalty spot leading up to his clash against Newcastle United in April 2023, having scored all 10 of his penalty attempts. However, his opportunity to tie Toure’s record was dashed when goalkeeper Nick Pope saved his shot. Nonetheless, Toney rebounded well by scoring a penalty later in that same match, reflecting his resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity.
In the current Premier League, there are three active players who are not far behind Palmerβs impressive tally. Fulham’s Raul Jimenez stands out, having successfully converted all eight penalties he has taken in the league, highlighting his reliability in crucial situations. Additionally, both Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford and Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest have hit the mark with all seven of their penalty attempts, further underlining their effectiveness from the spot.
These players illustrate the significance of penalty-taking as a vital component in closely contested games, and their success can profoundly influence their individual records as well as their teams’ fortunes in the league. As the season progresses, it will be intriguing to see if any of these talented individuals can rise to the challenge and break Palmer’s remarkable record in the near future.
| Player | Pens taken | Pens scored | Conversion rate |
| Cole Palmer | 12 | 12 | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Toure | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Matt Le Tissier | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Danny Murphy | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Callum Wilson | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| James Beattie | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| Julian Dicks | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Erling Haaland | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Thierry Henry | 25 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Ivan Toney | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Bukayo Saka | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Leighton Baines | 22 | 20 | 90.9% |
| Danny Ings | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Gary Speed | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Frank Leboeuf | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Peter Beardsley | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
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