At the Copa, Copa America ('24)

guidomerkinsrules said
Seems pk average is about 75%
At WC it’s 70% - probably many compelling reasons why
But then I found this

12. Players who take more time to ready themselves score 80% of the time.

my guess is that 75% is probably historically consistent
Just like I imagine free throw % is historically consistent

Found this too.

https://soccerballworld.com/best-penalty-takers/
The common denominator in all 10 is all 10 were offensive players. Not one defender in the 10. Which stands to reason regarding fatigue and mental aspect.

Which is where I get surprised when I see defenders in the first 5, after having played 120 min.

12. Players who take more time to ready themselves score 80% of the time.​

12. Players who take more time to ready themselves score 80% of the time.