Cristiano Ronaldo has set an unwanted record for the most missed penalties in football, with a total of 34, surpassing Lionel Messi’s record of 32.
Ronaldo is now the all-time leader in missed penalties. However, Ronaldo still maintains a conversion rate of 83.8%, having scored 177 out of 211 penalties, which is above the average conversion rate of 75%. His most recent penalty miss occurred against Ireland and was saved by Brentford’s Caoimhin Kelleher.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Ireland:
0 Goals/Assists
6 Shots off Target
1 Penalty Miss
0 Dribbles
0 Key Passes
2 Offsides
MOST PENALTY MISSES OF ALL TIME. 👑🤩🙌👏 pic.twitter.com/nNYceYbiJ2
— Hater Central (@TheHateCentral) October 11, 2025The sports card details Ronaldo’s misses from 2009 to 2021, but here’s how he compares to other top players:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (34 misses): Scored 177 of 211 penalties.
- Lionel Messi (32 misses): Scored 113 of 145, with a 77.9% rate, often deferring at Inter Miami.
- Neymar (22 misses): Scored 91 of 113, boasting a 90.3% rate at PSG.
- Francesco Totti (20 misses): Scored 86 of 106, perfect in his final seasons.
- Ciro Immobile (19 misses): Scored 86 of 105, recently surpassing Ibrahimovic.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (17 misses): Scored 87 of 104, with a 50% rate in his last four seasons.
- Ronaldinho (16 misses): Scored 81.1% of his penalties, notably denied by Joe Hart in 2013.
Ronaldo’s record, though controversial, reflects his prolific penalty-taking career. His total of 177 scored penalties has set a new benchmark. This list highlights the challenges that even elite players encounter.
