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Best 1 Ferenc Puskas

Ferenc Puskás was a Hungarian footballer widely considered one of the greatest forwards in history. His prolific goalscoring record for both club and country, particularly leading Hungary’s “Golden Team” in the 1950s, cemented his legendary status. He played primarily for Real Madrid during the late...

2 Eusebio
Eusebio

Eusébio dos Santos, known as “The Black Pearl,” was a Portuguese footballer widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time. His prolific goalscoring record for Benfica and Portugal cemented his legendary status. He achieved remarkable success during the 1960s, leading Portugal to victory...

3 Ronaldo Nazario

Ronaldo Nazário de Lima, known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian football legend widely considered one of the greatest strikers ever. His explosive speed, powerful shot, and prolific goalscoring record defined an era. He achieved remarkable success with both Barcelona and Inter Milan, winning numerous titl...

4 Marco van Basten

Marco van Basten was a Dutch professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in football history. His exceptional technique, close control, and finishing ability defined his career with Ajax and Milan. He achieved immense success including leading Netherlands to the 1988 Euro...

5 Jairzinho
Jairzinho

Jairzinho is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a right winger for Botafogo, Marseille, and the Brazilian national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He achieved international recognition at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, where he scored in every round of the tournament—a feat unmatched i...

6 Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappé is a contemporary French professional footballer recognized for his exceptional speed and prolific goalscoring ability as a forward. He plays for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the France national team. His dynamic playing style and record-breaking performances make him a key figure...

7 Teófilo Cubillas

Teófilo Cubillas Arroyaga (born 8 March 1949) is a retired Peruvian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for clubs including Alianza Lima, FC Basel, and FC Porto during a career spanning from 1966 to 1988. Internationally, Cubillas represented Peru in three World Cups (1970, 1978, and 19...

8 Henrik Larsson

Henrik Larsson is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a striker, recognized for his prolific goal-scoring record. He is best known for his seven-year tenure with Celtic, where he scored 242 goals and won the European Golden Shoe in the 2000-01 season. Larsson also played for Barce...

9 Christine Sinclair

Christine Sinclair is a Canadian professional soccer player recognized as the all-time leading international goal scorer in women’s soccer history. Her sustained excellence and record-breaking achievements have made her a legendary figure within the sport. She primarily plays as a forward and has re...

10 Jennifer Hermoso

Jennifer Hermoso, often referred to as Jenni, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward and serves as a key player for the Spain women's national team. She was an integral part of the squad that won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking Spain's first victory in the tournament. H...

11 Eugénie Le Sommer

Eugénie Le Sommer is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward and serves as the all-time leading scorer for the France women's national team. She achieved this historic milestone in 2020, cementing her status as one of the nation's most prominent offensive players. At the club level,...

12 Bebeto
Bebeto

Bebeto is a retired Brazilian footballer who played primarily as a forward and represented Brazil in three FIFA World Cups. He scored three goals during Brazil's victorious 1994 tournament, including a goal against the Netherlands in the quarterfinal. His ensuing celebration, performed with teammate...

13 Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr is a professional soccer player recognized as one of the world’s most prolific goalscorers. The Australian forward plays for Chelsea Women and the national team. Her exceptional skill and consistent performance have established her as a dominant force in women's soccer, making her a key fig...

14 Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema is a highly regarded French professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Real Madrid. He's recognized globally as one of the most prolific goalscorers and influential attacking players in modern soccer. His exceptional technical skill and ability to create scoring opportu...

15 Rudi Völler

Rudi Völler is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker and later became a manager for the German national team. As a player, Völler was known for his goal-scoring ability and was part of the West German team that won the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He had a successful club career wi...

16 Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith is a retired English forward who earned 117 caps and scored 46 goals for the England women's national team between 1995 and 2014. She represented England at the 2007 and 2011 FIFA Women's World Cups and multiple UEFA European Championships. At club level, she had a long association with...

17 Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard was a prominent English professional footballer recognized primarily for his exceptional playmaking ability as a midfielder. He achieved considerable success with Chelsea Football Club, becoming their all-time leading goal scorer and a key figure in their dominant era. His career also...

18 Harry Kane
Harry Kane

Harry Kane is a prominent English professional footballer and current captain of Tottenham Hotspur. He’s recognized globally as one of the most prolific goalscorers in modern football history, holding numerous Premier League records. Kane's exceptional skills make him valuable to soccer teams and ap...

19 Iván Zamorano

Iván Zamorano is a Chilean striker who won the 1995 Pichichi Trophy with Real Madrid and scored 34 goals for his national team.

20 Marcelo Salas

Marcelo Salas is a Chilean striker who scored four goals at the 1998 World Cup and won league titles with River Plate, Lazio, and Juventus.

21 Claudio Pizarro

Claudio Pizarro is a Peruvian striker who won six Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and scored 197 goals in Germany's top division.

22 Robbie Keane

Robbie Keane is an Irish striker who scored a national record 68 goals in 146 appearances for the Republic of Ireland.

23 Ali Daei
Ali Daei

Ali Daei is a retired Iranian footballer who played as a striker and captained the Iran national team. He was the first footballer to score 100 international goals, setting a record that stood until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed it in 2021. Daei had club careers with teams including Bayern Munich and...

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