Free kicks are an important strategy in soccer, and in Major League Soccer (MLS), some players have become experts at scoring from them. These players have the skill to curve the ball around obstacles and score goals, making free kicks a thrilling part of MLS matches for a long time.
Players with the Most Free Kick Goals in Major League Soccer
Here is a list of the five players who have scored the most free-kick goals in MLS history:
5. Lucas Zelarayán
- Country: Armenia
- Career: 2020–
- Free Kicks Goals: 7
Lucas Zelarayán has scored 8 goals from free kicks in Major League Soccer (MLS). He holds the record for the most free-kick goals in the history of the Columbus Crew SC. Additionally, his 7 goals place him tied for the fifth position with David Beckham having the most free-kick goals in MLS history.
4. David Beckham
- Country: England
- Career: 2007–2012
- Free Kicks Goals: 7
David Beckham has scored 7 goals from free kicks in Major League Soccer (MLS). He currently holds the fourth position among players with the most free-kick goals, and he is tied with Lucas Zelarayán, who also has 7 goals. Beckham’s free-kick goals played a significant role in his success in MLS.
3. Javier Morales
- Country: Argentina
- Career: 2007–2017
- Free Kicks Goals: 9
Javier Morales has scored 9 goals from free kicks in Major League Soccer (MLS). He is currently the second-highest scorer in terms of MLS free-kick goals, with only one less than Sebastian Giovinco, who has 13. Morales was famous for his impressive free-kick goals, where he skillfully curved the ball around the defensive wall and into the top corner of the goal.
2. Jeff Larentowicz
- Country: United States
- Career: 2005–2020
- Free Kicks Goals: 9
Jeff Larentowicz has scored 9 goals from free kicks in Major League Soccer (MLS). He shares the second spot on the all-time list of MLS free-kick goals with Javier Morales.
1. Sebastian Giovinco
- Country: Italy
- Career: 2015–2018
- Free Kicks Goals: 13
Sebastian Giovinco scored 13 goals from free kicks in Major League Soccer (MLS), which is more than any other player in the league. His ability to score from free kicks played a big role in his success in MLS, and he is widely regarded as one of the best free kick takers in the league’s history.
