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

#6 David Luiz

David Luiz was the part of the Chelsea team that won the competition in 2012

David Luiz is one of the best ball-playing defenders right now. Although not a regular goal-scorer for his club, his set-piece skills are top-notch.

He scored his one and only direct free-kick goal in the Champions League in the 2012-13 season against Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.

Video: David Luis free-kick

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#7 Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos is the leading free-kick scoring defender in UCL history

Roberto Carlos, who had a hammer of a left-foot, is the top free-kick scoring defender in the history of the competition.

He scored a staggering amount of goals for Real Madrid in the competition from set-piece situations.

The Brazilian produced a ridiculous amount of power in his free-kicks, and his wonder strike against France in 1997 earned him a place in the history books as the one of the greatest free-kick takers ever.

He is only behind Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of free-kick goals scored in the competition.