List of Highest Goal Scorers in Football History
by Maivizhi A
Updated Mar 26, 2024
List of Highest Goal Scorers in Football History
Football is a popular game worldwide; some players have become famous for scoring lots of goals. These players are like the superheroes in the football world. They have special skills that make them stand out. As time evolves, the way goals are scored has changed. The game has evolved from heavy old balls to modern lightweight ones, and from old-fashioned boots to high-tech gear. But some players have always scored great.
On this page, we will explore the stories of these goal-scorers. Some are from the past, while others are still playing today. They have been remembered forever for their achievements.
S.No
Player
Total Goals
1
Cristiano Ronaldo
879
2
Lionel Messi
826
3
Pelé
762
4
Romário
755
5
Ferenc Puskás
724
6
Josef Bican
722
7
Jimmy Jones
648
8
Gerd Muller
634
9
Joe Bambrick
629
10
Abe Lenstra
624
Check out these Highest Goal Scorers in Football History below.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo - 879
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. His sporting teams include Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Ronaldo has scored 873 Goals, 128 for the Country, and 745 for the Club.
He has won everything in football and still, he is at the top with his achievements.
2. Lionel Messi - 826
Lionel Messi is also one of the most significant players in football history. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He has played for several teams including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami. Messi has scored a total of 826 goals, from this he scored 106 goals for his Country Argentina, and 720 at the Club level.
3. Pelé - 762
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, commonly known as Pelé, is a Brazilian football legend born on October 23, 1940, in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. He started his career in Bauru in 1953. He then played for Santos583 and New York Cosmos. He played for Brazil at the International level. He scored a total of 762 goals.
From this, 77 goals for the Country and 685 for Clubs.
4. Romário - 755
Romário de Souza Faria, commonly known as Romário, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was Born on January 29, 1966, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His teams include Vasco da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Flamengo and Valencia.
Romário scored 755 goals, 64 for the country and the others for clubs.
5. Ferenc Puskás - 724
Ferenc Puskás was born on April 2, 1927, in Budapest, Hungary. is revered as one of the most prolific goal scorers in the history of football. He played for Hungary, Spain, and Madrid. He has dominated European football, winning numerous league titles and European Cups at that time. He has won 724 goals in total and 84 for the country.
6. Josef Bican - 722
Josef "Pepi" Bican, born on September 25, 1913, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic), is one of the most iconic goal scorers in the history of football. He has scored 722 goals overall. His clubs include Rapid Vienna, Admira Vienna, Slavia Prague, and FC Vítkovice.
7. Jimmy Jones - 648
Jimmy Jones, was born as James Michael Jones on April 5, 1933, in Liverpool, England. He was a striker and Jones was at his peak during the 1950s and 1960s. Jones began his professional career with his hometown club, Liverpool FC, at the age of 18. He has scored 648 goals in total and 12 goals for the country.
8. Gerd Muller - 634
Gerd Muller was born on November 3, 1945, in Nordlingen, Germany. His real name is Gerhard Muller. He was a German striker and he is regarded as one of the greatest forwards in football history. His teams include 1861 Nördlingen, Bayern Munich, and Fort Lauderdale Strikers. He has scored 634 goals and 68 goals for his country.
9. Joe Bambrick - 629
Joseph Gardiner Absolom Bambrick was born on November 3, 1905, in Belfast, Ireland. He was a Northern Irish footballer. His teams include Chelsea, Walsall, Glentoran, and Linfield. He has played as a Forward for these teams. He has scored 629 goals and the goals include 21 for his country.
10. Abe Lenstra - 624
Abe Minderts Lenstra was a Dutch footballer who was born on 27 November 1920 and a national football icon in the 1950s who played as a forward. He is regarded as one of the greatest players from the Netherlands. His teams include Heerenveen, SC Enschede and Enschedese Boys. His goals include 624 and 33 for his country.
