Where are All Those Wonderful Direct Kicks?

Where are All Those Wonderful Direct Kicks?
When I was growing up in Brazil I used to go to a lot of games, I mean 2-3 times a week I would go to the Stadium with my father and brother. It was fun. I remember from that time that each team had a specialist in taking direct kicks.
Sometimes, when there was a fault close to the box, the fans would celebrate as if it was a goal. That is because they knew that their direct kick had a very high chance of being capitalized into a goal.
In the past 10 years it seems that it is an art that is being lost. Apart from David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo I don’t recall any prolific direct kick playing currently in top teams.
I grew up learning all these direct kick styles which I divided into 3 different categories: the “Spinner”, the “Placer” and the “Cannon”.
Each one of these had its pros and its cons and much defined characteristics.
The “Spinner” put an incredible curve in the ball with the outside of his foot. This type of shot requires incredible leg power. Most of these of kickers are stocky in built and have amazingly thick thighs.
Nelinho – Cruzeiro – Inter – 1975 Libertadores – Incredible Spin

The “Cannon” is also usually of a more stocky build with thick legs. The shot is usually taken with the top of the foot, with some spin on it but not as much as the one in the previous video. The goal on this video shows how important set pieces are. Notice how there is a teammate on the wall and look closely at what he does when the ball is shot towards him.
Rivelino – Brazil - East Germany, 1974 World Cup – Power and accuracy

The “Placer” hits the ball with the inside of his foot, almost chipping it over the wall. It’s a shot that requires a lot of finesse. It doesn’t require a lot of power but it sure requires a lot of talent.
Zico – Brazil – Scotland, 1982 World Cup – Couldn’t have placed the ball better with his hands

Any of these 3 styles require an incredible amount of dedication and training. However, with soccer being such a low scoring game, having a player who can decide a game on a direct kick increases a team’s chance to win.
Which style do you think fits your personal preference?