Beckham's free-kick conversion ratio was pretty garbage. He was one of those who he made his reputation on a few famous free-kicks at key moments, combined with his aesthetic technique and famous image.
One such example is the last minute one against Greece for England to qualify for the World Cup, he'd already missed 5 good free-kick chances before that one and was going to hand the duty over to someone else before he stepped up.
He's in good company, however. Last season Pirlo scored 5 from 37 attempts (13.5% conversion), Ronaldo 4 from 49 attempts (8% conversion). Beckham's career ratio was less than 5%. Of the more high profile takers Pirlo is probably the best around currently.
One such example is the last minute one against Greece for England to qualify for the World Cup, he'd already missed 5 good free-kick chances before that one and was going to hand the duty over to someone else before he stepped up.
He's in good company, however. Last season Pirlo scored 5 from 37 attempts (13.5% conversion), Ronaldo 4 from 49 attempts (8% conversion). Beckham's career ratio was less than 5%. Of the more high profile takers Pirlo is probably the best around currently.
Beckhams probably had one of the best free kick crosses and corners that I've seen, but scoring wise he wasn't really that flash. Certainly not up among the absolute best.
