As a data-driven analyst from Chicago, I’ve dissected the real, verified free-kick and penalty records of football’s legendary set-piece takers. No hype, no fan-made legends—just cold, hard stats from official sources. Discover who truly dominates the dead-ball game, why '60+ goals' claims are mostly fiction, and how Messi’s consistency stacks up against legends like Beckham, Ronaldinho, and Pirlo. This is not opinion—it’s advanced stats with zero fluff.