9 players who scored more free kicks than Messi and Ronaldo 

#4 Victor Legrotaglie - 66 goals

Victor Legrotaglie

The one name on this list you most likely would not have heard of - Victor Legrotaglie was an Argentine forward who made a name for himself in the 1960s and 1970s with his displays in the Argentine national league.

He represented numerous clubs in Argentina with distinction and reportedly turned down chances to move to Europe, with Real Madrid and Inter seeking his services.

In total, Legrotaglie scored 66 direct free kicks and they are enough to place him fourth on the list of highest scoring free kick takers.

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#3 Ronaldinho - 66 goals

Ronaldinho

Undoubtedly the best player in the world in the middle of the last decade, Ronaldinho laid the groundwork for all of the successes enjoyed by Barcelona today.

Ever smiling but deadly on the field, Ronaldinho wowed fans around the world with his array of tricks and flicks and was voted as the best player in the world in 2004 and 2005 while he was also the first person in history to have 1 million views on his video on the-then newly-formed YouTube.

Ronaldinho was also loved by all and sundry and was only the second Barcelona player in history to receive a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabeu, while he was also deadly accurate from setpieces, scoring 66 goals across different continents.