7 defenders who have scored from direct free-kicks in the UEFA Champions League

David Luiz is one of the most well known goal-scoring defenders
David Luiz is one of the most well known goal-scoring defenders

#3 Sinisa Mihajlovic

Sinisa Mihajlovic of Lazio scores a free-kick
Sinisa Mihajlovic of Lazio scores a free-kick

Sinisa Mihajlovic is considered as one of the greatest free-kick takers of all time. The defender could score goals from dead ball situations at will.

He maintained his goal-scoring reputation in the Champions League as well, scoring in the erstwhile European Champions Club Cup and Champions League, twice from a free-kick.

Video: Sinisa Mihajlovic free-kick

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He was part of the Red Star Belgrade team that won the competition in 1991, and converted a crucial free-kick in the second leg fixture against Bayern Munich.


#4 Aleksandar Kolarov

Aleksandar Kolarov
Aleksandar Kolarov

The former Manchester City defender is another left-footed defender known for his set-piece abilities and powerful shot.

He got the distinction of scoring a direct free-kick in the Champions League when he scored against Real Madrid from 25 yards out.

Video: Aleksandar Kolarov scores a free-kick against Real Madrid

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He still remains a threat from set-piece situations, as seen in the last World Cup, where his free-kick against Costa Rica helped Serbia beat the Central American nation.

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