In recent years, Robert Lewandowski has become an almost complete footballer. One of the elements of the art of football that has taken it to an unprecedented level are its shots on goal. During his career he used up to 71 eleven. Only seven wasted. In the opinion of many fans, it is a pole, next for example. Neymar (72 of 87 hits), Bruno Fernadnes (42/47) and Max Kruse (34/37) are considered the best penalty takers. It turns out that Lewandowski has a new rival in this element.
Toney – criminal specialist
This is Ivan Toney, the 26-year-old striker from Brentford. – He is the best penalty taker in the world. Some people may be surprised by my words, but I say what I see every day – said Brentford coach Thomas Frank.
In the 6th round of the Premier League, Frank’s players won 5-2 against Leeds United, and Toney scored a hat-trick. One of the goals he scored from the 11th yard. It was his 24th goal from the penalty spot. To date, he has only lost an XI once when Bransley goalkeeper Adam Davies stopped him in 2018. At the time, Toney was a Peterborough footballer. He has played for Brentford for two years and has used all eighteen tries for that club.
Transfermarkt value him at €35m. Only Erling Haaland (10) and Aleksandar Mitrović (Fulham) have scored more Premier League goals.
Brentford are seventh in the league with Arsenal leading. Toney et al face Southampton on Matchday 7.