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

#5 Ronald Koeman

He scored one of the most memorable goals in Barcelona's history
He scored one of the most memorable goals in Barcelona's history

Ronald Koeman's goal scoring stats are simply mind blowing, and it is no wonder this Dutch legend is the record goal-scoring defender of all time.

He scored one of the most memorable goals in Barcelona's history, when his accurate free-kick in the European Champion Clubs' Cup final in extra-time against Sampdoria won the first European title for La Blaugrana.

But his thunderous right-foot strike wasn't technically a direct free-kick, with his two teammates setting up the ball perfectly for the defender, but still it is a wonderful goal with historical importance.

Video: Ronald Koeman free-kick

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He scored his second goal in the competition at the Camp Nou in the 1993-94 season against Austria Vienna. This was a perfect, clean, direct free-kick.

Video: Ronald Koeman free-kick

His goal scoring exploits remain unmatched to this day, and he is only one of few players to score from a free-kick in the final of the tournament.

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