Who takes it? Missed penalty reignites debate over Fluminense’s main taker | OneFootball

The missed chance in the victory over Nova Iguaçu this Thursday (22) brought back an old headache for Tricolor fans: the definition of the official penalty taker. Canobbio’s miss reignited the debate about the hierarchy of penalty takers for the remainder of the 2026 season.

With the question in the air, a survey conducted by journalist Gabriel Amaral mapped out the penalty conversion history of the current Fluminense squad. The numbers show that, statistically, the security comes from the midfield, not the attack.

Paulo Henrique Ganso appears as the most reliable option. The number 10 has taken 13 penalties for the club and converted 10, maintaining a high success rate in decisive moments.

Among the forwards, however, the success rate varies. Germán Cano has taken eight penalties, converting five. The Uruguayan Canobbio and Xerém’s youngster John Kennedy also appear on the list, but with fewer attempts.

Check out the breakdown of Fluminense’s penalty takers:

With the State Championship underway, the Brasileirão about to start, and the Libertadores on the horizon, the numbers make it clear that Zubeldía needs to decide who will take responsibility in decisive moments.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.