The top scorers in the history of the Champions League

Last update 3 December, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

who are The top scorers in the history of the Champions League? The Champions League is the dream of any footballer. The competition that every child dreams ever play and win more optimistic. It involves the best players and as, the best strikers. And precisely, in that paragraph we will stop to find out what has been the player who has scored more goals in the competition since the season 1992-1993, year in which began the Champions format.

The top scorers in the history of the Champions League

Cristiano and Messi dominate the top

At the top of this list of legends, We find two names that have made history in world football: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. These 2 out of series, these 2 of The best football players in history, of course, They have left an indelible mark on the Champions League. Goals, many goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo, The insatiable Portuguese with the goal, Head the table with an impressive record of 140 goals. Goals marked with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. With your physical power, speed and auction skill, Ronaldo is the maximum historical gunner of the tournament. In addition to having 4 Champions in his credit. Cristiano Ronaldo is also the top scorer in the history of Real Madrid.

But Messi, The Argentine genius of FC Barcelona and after Paris Saint-Germain, Not far behind. Con 129 goals his credit, Lionel Messi has dazzled the world with his magic on the pitch for almost 2 decades. His vision, dribble and ability to score incredible goals have catapulted him as one of the best players of all time. In addition to being the SEgundo top scorer in the history of the Champions League, have 3 times the cup.

Lewandowski, The only one that can expand your registration

Behind these two colossi, We find other outstanding names that have left their brand in the history of the Champions League. Robert Lewandowski, The Polish front, occupies third place with 94 goals. Marked with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona. Unlike Cristiano and Messi, It is still active in the Champions, so you can get on the list. Has won the title 1 turn, in 2020 with Bayern.

Benzema and Raúl in the Top 5

Karim Benzema It is the fourth classified in this list with 90 goals. Distributed between Olympique de Lyon and Real Madrid, where he was 14 years. He Ballon d'Or 2022, He has earned a place among the top scorers of the Champions League, Thanks to your tactical intelligence, your ability to associate with your classmates and your ability to define. Won 5 Champions with Real Madrid.

Raul Gonzalez, The Eternal Captain of Real Madrid, It is another of the greats of this list, con 71 goals that place him in fifth place. Raúl was the symbol of a golden age for the merengue set, leading with his example and his ability to find the way to the goal. It was for a long time the Maximum historical scorer of the competition.

UEFA Champions League historical scorers

140: Cristiano Ronaldo (BY, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus)
129: Lionel Messi (ARG, Barcelona, Paris)
100: Robert Lewandowski (POL, Dortmund, Bayern, Barcelona)*
90: Karim Benzema (FROM, Lyon, Real Madrid)
71: Raul Gonzalez (ESP, Real Madrid, Schalke)
56: Ruud van Nistelrooy (NED, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Real Madrid)
54: Thomas Müller (GIVE, Bayern)*
50: Thierry Henry (FROM, Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona)
48: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (SWE, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United)*
48: Andriy Shevchenko (Ukr, kyiv's dine, Milan, Chelsea)
46: Filippo Inzaghi (ITA, Juventus, Milan)
46: Kylian Mbappé (FROM, Monaco, Paris)

The top scorers of the former European Cup

Footballers from another time as Alfredo Di Stefano left behind with 49 although goals 58 parties (0,84) although no Champions League then was called, but quite simply European Cup where only played Champions League federated country to UEFA.