Most Left Footed goals: A Southpaw or left-footed football player is a delight in any sport as it creates a visual spectacle when done to perfection.
Left-footed players are a dream to any side as they can utilize the right-hand side of the field by cutting back from the wings and creating space.
The likes of Raul, Robben are some of the players who had an emphatic and deadly left-foot when striking the ball into the back of the net.
This century has seen some of the greatest left-footed players from the beautiful game and we give you an account of the top 5 from them.
There is some deep sense of satisfaction when a left-footed player is on the ball, which is indescribable and these 5 players were one of their kind.
Arjen Robben
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The ex-Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Netherlands striker had one of the deadliest left-foot in the game.
He scored 120 goals in his career with that foot and was famous for cutting back from the wing before launching a curler into the far net.
Robben was known for this skill and used it emphatically throughout his illustrious career.
Lukas Podolski
The 36-year-old was a menace for his defenders in his prime and would be able to dispatch opportunities with disdain. He is the 3rd most capped and third highest scorer for Germany in their football history.
Antoine Griezmann
Griezmann is still one of the most trusted players in club and country as he is able to deliver through his experience and quality.
With over 100 caps for France, Antoine is the country’s third highest scorer with 42 goals.
Mohamed Salah
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The Egyptian is one of the best players currently and has proven it through his skill and might.
Salah has scored 140 goals this century with his left-foot and remains one of the most-deadliest strikers in the game.
Mohamed Salah is known for his finishing, dribbling and speed which has helped him score some spectacular goals.
One of the best strikes of his career came in the current 2021-22 season for Liverpool when he scored against Manchester City in the 2-2 home draw.
Salah is enjoying a golden run in his career currently and will look to keep his form going as he bids to help his club and country to more success.
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Lionel Messi
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The list is incomplete without the brilliance of Lionel Messi.
Yes, indeed; the ex-Barcelona striker is the top scorer this century with the left-foot having found the net 424 times.
The difference between him and the other great players in this list shows how far ahead of the pack is the Argentine.
A compilation of the best goals with Messi’s left-foot is incomplete without his Copa Del Rey final goal and his dangerous free-kicks.
From play-making to striking, Messi has done it all and continues to marvel the audience with his trickery.
🚨 Lionel Messi has reached 760 career goals! The fastest player to do so!!! pic.twitter.com/8H0yxdevV1
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) March 26, 2022
