5 best set-piece takers in the Premier League this season (2021-22)

#3 Raphinha (Leeds United)

Leeds United v Arsenal - Premier League

Raphinha has been a guiding light for Leeds United this season. The Brazilian has almost single-handedly kept Marcelo Biesla's men out of the relegation battle with his heroics. He is one of the most talented attackers in the English top-flight right now.

Raphinha is a technically gifted winger with a well-rounded skillset. In addition to being a great ball progressor and brilliant passer, Raphinha is also excellent at set-pieces. He has already scored one direct free-kick this season.

He is usually placed on set-piece duty and has delivered 15 accurate balls from dead-ball situations that led to a shot.

#2 James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

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James Ward-Prowse has been the undisputed king of set-pieces in the Premier League in recent times. The Southampton captain has been phenomenal from dead-ball situations and has time and again been a difference maker for his side.

He has scored one direct free-kick this season. Ward-Prowse is the go-to man for all set-piece needs as far as the Saints are concerned. 18 of his set-piece deliveries have led to a shot, one of which has resulted in a goal.

Ward-Prowse's set-piece delivery is all about precision. He is always trying to find the top corner from direct free-kicks and executes them to perfection quite often. Southampton have struggled as a unit this term which has caused them to rely on Ward-Prowse's set-piece abilities and he has done a pretty good job so far.

#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Liverpool v Newcastle United - Premier League

Never mind being one of the best full-backs, Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the best players in the Premier League right now. The Liverpool youngster is one of the finest passers in the game and is the creator-in-chief for Liverpool despite playing at right-back.

His passing range is incredible and that translates to his free-kicks as well. Alexander-Arnold is a genuine threat from dead-ball situations. He has scored one direct free-kick in the ongoing season. It was a sublime finish in a 3-2 loss against West Ham United.

The 23-year-old can whip in some wonderful crosses from the right flank as well. He can do the same from corners and Alexander-Arnold's delivery is one of the main reasons why Liverpool are the most dominant unit from set-pieces in the league.

The Englishman's stats speak for themselves. He has produced 32 accurate deadball deliveries this season that led to a shot thius term. That's as many as he conjured in the entirety of the 2020-21 season. Four of those 32 have resulted in a goal.