Premier League: It’s incredible – Michael Owen calls the best free-kick taker in football history

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has named Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse as the best free-kick taker in football history.

Analyzing the Saints’ 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, Owen said he could think of no better player than a dead ball.

Ward-Prowse scored the only goal of the game with a stunning free kick in the first half.

He has now scored 17 direct free kicks in the Premier League and is behind only Manchester United legend David Beckham, who has 18.

“We can talk about Messi, Ronaldo and the other players.

“But Ward-Prowse is unbelievable,” said Owen.

Premier League: It’s incredible – Michael Owen calls the best free-kick taker in football history