Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to David Beckham and Pele, the following are the ten highest free-kick scorers of all time:

The top ten highest free-kick scorers of all time, from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to David Beckham and PeleOne of the most difficult challenges in football is the act of taking a free kick.

It is an art form to propel the ball over the wall with sufficient force and precision to surpass the custodian, and it is a feat that is visually stunning when executed. Free-kicks have been the source of some of the most impressive goals in highlight montages throughout the years.

It should come as no surprise that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the two most prolific goal scorers of all time, have a fondness for netting free kicks.

The discipline was also mastered by Brazilian legends Pele and Ronaldinho during their careers. David Beckham is the most renowned set-piece taker in the history of England, and his iconic goal against Greece in 2001 will persist in the public consciousness for years to come.

Rodrigo  (61 years of experience, 1990-2015) Ceni, the legendary custodian of Sao Paulo, was one of the first to refute the notion that free-kicks should be taken by outfield players.

The Brazilian, who possessed a keen eye for goal from a distance and the ability to play between the sticks, scored an incredible 131 goals during his career, with 61 of those goals coming as free-kicks.