Top 10 Football Players by Career Goals

Explore the top goal-scorers in football history.

Player Name	Team	Position	Nationality	Total Career Goals
Pelé	Santos	Forward, attacking midfielder	Brazil	1281
Cristiano Ronaldo	Al Nassr		Portugal	900
Lionel Messi	Inter Miami	Forward	Argentina	835
Johan Cruyff	Ajax, Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante, Feyenoord	Midfield - Attacking Midfield	Netherlands	375
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima	Real Valladolid (current owner) and Cruzeiro (current owner) (short text)	Striker	Brazil	352
Diego Armando Maradona	Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla, Newell's Old Boys, Argentina National Team	Attacking Midfielder/Second Striker	Argentina	348
Erling Haaland	Manchester City	Striker, Attacking Midfielder (Centre)	Norway	232
George Best	Manchester United	Winger, attacking midfielder	Northern Ireland	204
Vinicius Jr	Real Madrid	Forward (Centre), Attacking Midfielder (Left)	Brazil	101
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	Midfielder (Centre), Attacking Midfielder (Centre) (short text)	England	51
Zinedine Zidane	Real Madrid	Attacking Midfield	France	31
Kevin De Bruyne	Manchester City	Midfielder	Belgium	30
Rodri	Manchester City	Defensive Midfielder	Spain	26
Harry Kane	Bayern Munich	Striker	England	0
Justin Jefferson	Minnesota Vikings	Wide receiver	United States	0
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	Right Winger	Egypt	0
Alfredo Di Stéfano	Real Madrid	Forward, attacking midfielder	Argentina	0
Patrick Mahomes	Kansas City Chiefs	Quarterback	United States	0
Ferenc Puskás	Real Madrid	Forward (short text)	Hungary	0
Kylian Mbappe	Paris Saint-Germain	Forward (Centre, Left)	France	0

Data in motion

The Legends of Football: A Glimpse into Goal-Scoring Greatness

Football, a sport that has captured the hearts of millions, has seen some of the most talented players grace its fields. At the pinnacle of this talent are the goal-scorers, whose ability to find the back of the net has defined their careers. This chart highlights the top 10 football players by career goals, showcasing legends from different eras and regions.

A Legacy of Excellence

Leading the pack is Pelé, the Brazilian maestro, with an astounding 1,281 career goals, a testament to his unmatched prowess. Following him is Cristiano Ronaldo, whose 900 goals reflect his enduring impact on the game. Lionel Messi, with 835 goals, continues to mesmerize fans worldwide with his skill and vision.

Diverse Talents Across Continents

The list also features Johan Cruyff from the Netherlands and Diego Maradona from Argentina, each contributing significantly to their national teams and clubs. Notably, the data reveals a gap in some players' team affiliations and positions, hinting at the dynamic nature of their careers.

This chart not only celebrates these football icons but also invites fans to explore the rich history and evolution of goal-scoring in football.

Date published

20 Dec 2024