Top 10 Football Players by Career Goals

Explore the top goal-scorers in football history.

Player NameTeamPositionNationalityTotal Career Goals
PeléSantos FC, New York Cosmos, Brazil National TeamCentre-ForwardBrazil1279
Cristiano RonaldoAl NassrForwardPortugal900
Lionel MessiInter MiamiForwardArgentina835
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de LimaReal Valladolid (current owner) (short text)Centre-ForwardBrazil352
Diego Armando MaradonaArgentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, Newell's Old BoysAttacking Midfielder/Second StrikerArgentina259
Erling HaalandManchester CityStrikerNorwegian232
George BestManchester UnitedRight WingerNorthern Ireland204
Lautaro MartinezInter MilanStrikerArgentina156
Vinicius JrReal MadridForwardBrazilian101
Franz BeckenbauerBayern MunichDefenderGermany98
Zinedine ZidaneReal MadridAttacking midfielderFrance31
Kevin De BruyneManchester CityMidfielderBelgium30
RodriManchester CityDefensive midfielderSpain26
Mohamed SalahLiverpoolRight winger, forwardEgypt0
Jerry Rice49ers, Raiders, Seahawks (short text)Wide receiverAmerican0
Kylian MbappeParis Saint-GermainForward (Centre, Left)France0
Johan CruyffAjax, FC Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante, FeyenoordForward, attacking midfielderNetherlands0
Ferenc PuskásReal Madrid, Budapest HonvédForward (short text)Hungary0
Jude BellinghamReal MadridAttacking Midfielder, Midfielder (Centre)England0
Harry KaneBayern MunichStriker (Centre)England0
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The Legends of Football: A Glimpse into Goal-Scoring Greatness

Football, a sport that unites the world, has seen many legends grace its fields. Among these, Pelé stands as a towering figure, with an astounding 1,279 career goals, a record that remains unmatched. His Brazilian compatriot, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, also known as 'Ronaldo', follows with 352 goals, showcasing Brazil's rich football heritage.

In the modern era, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have redefined the game, scoring 900 and 835 goals respectively. These two icons, hailing from Portugal and Argentina, have dominated the football scene, contributing to over 60% of the goals among the top ten players listed.

Interestingly, the list also highlights diverse playing styles, from George Best's flair as a right winger to Franz Beckenbauer's defensive prowess. This diversity underscores football's universal appeal, transcending positions and nationalities, and continuing to captivate fans worldwide.

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Date published
20 Dec 2024