Top 10 Football Players by Career Goals

Explore the top goal-scorers in football history.

Player NameTeamPositionNationalityTotal Career Goals
Cristiano RonaldoALNFWPortugal901
Lionel MessiMIAFW (Forward)Argentina835
Erling HaalandMCIFW (Striker)Norway267
Diego Armando MaradonaNAP (Napoli)AM (Attacking Midfielder)Argentina259
Tony GonzalezKC, ATLTE (Tight End)American111
Vinicius JrRMAFW (Forward)Brazil101
Don HutsonGBPENDUnited States99
Gale SayersCHIHB (Halfback)United States56
Kevin De BruyneMCIMFBelgium30
Mohamed SalahLIV (Liverpool FC)RW, FWEgypt0
Tom BradyNE (New England Patriots)QBUnited States0
Kylian MbappePSGFW (Forward) (metadata: Centre, Left)France0
Emmitt SmithDALRB (Running Back)United States0
Rod WoodsonPIT (Pittsburgh Steelers), SF (San Francisco 49ers), BAL (Baltimore Ravens), OAK (Oakland Raiders)CB, SUnited States0
Jude BellinghamRMAMFEngland0
Anthony MunozCIN (Cincinnati Bengals)OT (Offensive Tackle)United States0
Harry KaneFCB (Bayern Munich)FWEngland0
Alan PageMIN (Minnesota Vikings), CHI (Chicago Bears)DT (Defensive Tackle)American0
Patrick MahomesKC (Kansas City Chiefs)QBUnited States0
Emlen TunnellNYG, GBPDB (Defensive Back)United States0
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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. Among these legends, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi stand out, with Ronaldo leading the pack with an impressive 901 career goals, closely followed by Messi with 835. These two icons have dominated the sport, contributing to over 70% of the total goals scored by the top 10 players in this list.

A Diverse Array of Talent

The list also highlights the diversity in football, with players from Portugal, Argentina, Norway, and Brazil showcasing their skills. Erling Haaland, a rising star from Norway, has already made a mark with 267 goals, while Brazil's Vinicius Jr adds flair with 101 goals.

A Note on Data

It's worth noting that some players, like Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe, have missing data, which may not reflect their true prowess on the field.

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Date published
22 Dec 2024