Penalty King Jimenez Equals Record: Who Are the Premier League’s Best?

Raul Jimenez’s clinical penalty-taking skills have earned him a spot alongside Yaya Toure in the exclusive club of Premier League players who have converted all their spot-kicks. The Mexican striker’s 11th successful penalty in a row has moved him to within two spot-kicks of breaking the Premier League record.

Jimenez’s Unbeaten Streak

Jimenez’s calm and composed approach to penalties has been a key factor in his success. He revealed that he always waits for the goalkeeper to move before striking the ball, a technique he has been training his whole career. “It’s always what I do. I do it well, so it’s something I have been training my whole career. I like to have this pressure with these penalties. I’m happy to score,” he said.

The Premier League’s Most Clinical Penalty Takers

Jimenez is now tied with Yaya Toure, who has also converted 11 penalties from 11 attempts. However, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer holds the record for the most successful penalties with 12 from 12, although his 100% strike rate was ended when he had a penalty saved against Leicester in March.

Top 10 Most Clinical Penalty Takers in the Premier League

According to data analysts Opta, the top 10 most clinical penalty takers in the Premier League are:
1. Yaya Toure – 100% scored (11/11)
2. Raul Jimenez – 100% scored (11/11)
3. Matt le Tissier – 96.2% scored (25/26)
4. Danny Murphy – 94.7% scored (18/19)
5. Callum Wilson – 94.1% scored (16/17)
6. James Beattie – 94.1% scored (16/17)
7. Julian Dicks – 93.8% scored (15/16)
8. Cole Palmer – 92.9% scored (13/14)
9. Bukayo Saka – 92.3% scored (12/13)
10. Thierry Henry – 92% scored (23/25)

Jimenez’s Record-Breaking Potential

To break the Premier League record, Jimenez needs two more successful penalties. With his current form and technique, it’s likely that he will achieve this feat soon. As he said, “I’ve never missed [a penalty in the Premier League]. I’m really happy about that, so I want to keep doing it like that. More penalties to come, I’ll be there.”

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