Modern legends Ronaldo and Messi top the list.
Football, the world’s most beloved sport, has produced countless iconic players known for their incredible goal-scoring feats.
In today’s era, stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane consistently find the back of the net.
Here, we rank the top five all-time leading goal scorers in official football matches.
5. Ferenc Puskás – 753 goals
Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskás scored 753 official goals, including 84 for his national team. He ranks fifth on the all-time list.
4. Romário – 756 goals
Brazilian great Romário netted 756 official goals and is one of the few to score 100+ goals for three different clubs. He sits fourth on the list.
3. Pelé – 765 goals
Pelé, a global icon of football, scored 765 official goals, with over 650 coming in club matches. He ranks third among the all-time top scorers.
2. Lionel Messi – 860 goals
Lionel Messi has 860 official goals to his name—748 for clubs and 112 internationally—placing him second on the list.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 935 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with 935 official goals—799 in club football and 136 for Portugal. His relentless scoring places him at number one all-time.
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