The top scorers in the history of the Euro Cup

Last update 23 November, 2023 by Alberto Llopis

who are the top scorers in the history of the Euro Cup? The Euro Cup, the prestigious European football tournament, has witnessed epic moments and memorable deeds throughout its editions. Among the most notable feats are the exploits of the top scorers who have left a mark in the history of the championship.

Who is the top scorer in the history of the Euro Cup??

Cristiano Ronaldo is with 14 goals, the top scorer in the history of the Euro Cups. His scoring ability and persistence have catapulted him to lead the list of the top scorers in the Eurocup. Ronaldo's tenacity and skill have left an indelible mark on the tournament, with his ability to score goals in all the editions he has played.

In fact Cristiano has played 5 Euro Cups and has scored in the 5 (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 y 2021). It is also the only player in history to have scored in 5 World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 y 2022).

The top scorer in an edition of a Euro Cup

Michael Platini, the iconic French player who captivated the world with his skill and vision of the game. During the editing of 1984, Platini made history by scoring an impressive total of 9 goals in that tournament, setting a record that endures through the decades. One of those 9 goals, was one of the Arconada's notorious mistake in the final of that Euro.

Who are the top scorers in the history of the Euro Cup??

1 Cristiano Ronaldo 14 goals in 25 parties
2 Michael Platini 9 goals in 5 parties
3 Alan Shearer 7 goals in 9 parties
4- Antoine Griezmann 7 goals in 11 parties
5 Ruud Van Nistelrooy 6 goals in 8 parties
6 Patrick Kluivert 6 goals in 9 parties
7-Alvaro Morata 6 goals in 10 parties
8- Romelu Lukaku 6 goals in 10 parties
9-Wayne Rooney 6 goals in 10 parties
10-Thierry Henry 6 goals in 11 parties

Who are the top Spanish scorers in the history of the Euro Cup??

• 6– Alvaro Morata (3 goals in 2016, 3 goals 2021)
• 5 – Fernando Torres (2 goals in 2008; 3 goals in 2012)
• 4 – David Villa (2008)
• 3 – Alfonso Pérez Muñoz (1 goal in 1996; 2 goals in 2000)
• 3 – Cesc Fabregas (1 goal in 2008, 2 goals in 2012)
• 3 – David Silva (1 goal in 2008, 2 goals in 2012)
• 2 – Chus Pereda (1964)
• 2 – Antonio Maceda (1984)
• 2 – Gaizka Mountains (2000)
• 2 – Dani Güiza (2008)
• 2 – Xabi Alonso (2012)
• 2 – Sarabia (2021)
• 2 – Ferran Torres (2021)
• 1 – Amancio (1964)
• 1 – Marcelino (1964)
• 1 – Enrique Castro 'Quini’ (1980)
• 1 – Dani Ruiz-Bazán Justa (1980)
• 1 – Wolf Carrasco (1984)
• 1 – Carlos Santillana (1984)
• 1 – Míchel (1988)
• 1 – Emilio Butragueno (1988)
• 1 – Rafael Gordillo (1988)
• 1 – José Luis Caminero (1996)
• 1 – Javier Manjarin (1996)
• 1 – William Love (1996)
• 1 – Raul Gonzalez (2000)
• 1 – Joseba Etxeberria (2000)
• 1 – Pedro Munitis (2000)
• 1 – Juan Carlos Valeron (2004)
• 1 – Fernando Morientes (2004)
• 1 – Ruben De la Red (2008)
• 1 – Xavi Hernandez (2008)
• 1 – Jesus Navas (2012)
• 1 – Jordi Alba (2012)
• 1 – Juan Mata (2012)
• 1 – Gerard Piqué (2016)
• 1 – Nolito (2016)
• 1 – Laporte (2021)
• 1 – Azpilicueta (2021)
• 1 – Oyarzabal (2021)

General data of the Euro Cup

• Increased number of shares: 13, Germany.
• Increased number of championships won: 3, Germany and Spain.
• More finals played: 6, Germany.
• Most times runner-up: 3, Germany and Soviet Union.
• More times Third: 4, Netherlands.
• More times in semifinals: 9, Germany.
• More matches: 53, Germany.
• Fewer games played: 3, Albania, Latvia, Norway, Finland, North Macedonia and Slovenia.
• More opening games:
• more victories: 27, Germany.
• more draws: 18, Italia.
• more defeats: 17, Denmark.
• Games played without winning: 3, Latvia, North Macedonia and Slovenia.
• Games played without a win or draw: 3, North macedonia.
• Most goals scored: 78, Germany.
• Fewer goals scored: 1, by Albania, Finland, Latvia and Norway.
• More goals conceded: 55, Germany.
• Goals received: 1, Norway.
• Most matches played between two same teams: 7 times, Spain vs. Italia
• Most finals played between two same teams: 2 times, Germany vs. Czechoslovakia (1976 y 1996).
• Longest period between two participations of a selection: 24 years Ireland.
• Final with the most scores: Czech Republic 2:2 Germany (1976) y Spain 4:0 Italia.
• Match for third place with the most scores: Netherlands 3:2 Serbia (1976).
• Semifinal with the most scores: Germany 4:2 Serbia (1976).
• Quarterfinals with the most scores: Netherlands 6:1 Serbia (2000).
• Round of 16 with the most scores: Spain 5:3 Croatia (2020).

In a tournament

• more victories: 5, France in 1984, 2000 y 2016; Spain in 2008; e England and Italy in 2020.
• Most goals scored: 14, France in 1984.
• Goals received: 1, Italy in 1980; Norway in 2000; y Spain in 2012.
• More goals conceded: 13, Rep. Fed. Yugoslavia en 2000.
• Superior goal difference: +11, Spain in 2012.
• Lower goal difference: -8, Yugoslavia en 1984; Denmark in 2000; Bulgaria in 2004; e Ireland in 2012.
• Greater number of goals scored per game: 2.8; France in 1984.
• Champion with more goals scored: 14, France in 1984.
• Champion with fewer goals scored: 3, Italy in 1968.
• Champion with less goals received: 1, Italy in 1968, Germany in 1972 y Spain in 2008.
• Champion with more goals against: 7, France in 2000.
• Champion with the highest goal difference: +11, Spain in 2012.
• Champion with lowest goal difference: +2, Spain in 1964; Italy in 1968; Czechoslovakia in 1976; y Denmark in 1992.
• Finalist with most goals scored: 13, France in 2016.
• Finalist with fewest goals scored: 1, Russia in 1972.
• Finalist with highest goal difference: +8, France in 2016.
• Finalist with lowest goal difference: -2, Russia in 1972.
• Worst performance of the defending champion: Greece in 2008 con 3 defeats.
• Edition with the most goals in total: Europe edition 2020, con 142 goals (2.78 by party)

Streaks

• Consecutive Championships: 2, Spain (2008-2012).
• Most consecutive finals: 3, Germany (1972-1976-1980).
• Most consecutive runners-up: None.
• Consecutive eliminations in first round:
• Successful processes Qualifier: 10, Germany (1972-2016). (Except for the Euro Cup 1988 when organizing it).
• Unsuccessful processes Qualifier:
• wins: 5, France; Netherlands; Czech Republic; e Italia.
• Consecutive matches without losing: 14, Spain 4:1, Russia in 2008 – Czech Republic in 2016).