Scoring goals is the ultimate art in football. Some players make it look effortless, but only a few legends have reached the highest numbers in football history. These players have consistently found the back of the net, breaking records and creating history. From Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Pele and Josef Bican, here’s a look at the top 10 highest goalscorers of all time.

Here Are the Top 10 Highest Goalscorers of all time.

10. Uwe Seeler

575+ goals (Total games unknown) | 1953-1978

German legend Uwe Seeler was a goal machine for Hamburger SV, scoring over 400 goals for the club. Despite his brilliance, he struggled to turn his goals into major trophies. He captained West Germany in the 1966 FIFA World Cup final, where they lost to England. Seeler also had a short spell with Cork Celtic in Ireland, scoring twice in his only appearance. Unfortunately, he passed away in July 2022, leaving behind a legacy of goal-scoring excellence and Highest Goalscorers of all time.

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Uwe Seeler	1953-1978	575+	Hamburger SV, Cork Celtic

9. Ferenc Deak

576+ goals (Total games unknown) | 1940-1957

Hungarian football icon Ferenc Deak is lesser-known outside Hungary but was one of the most lethal strikers of his era. He had an incredible goal-scoring ratio, averaging over three goals per game while playing for Szentlorinci AC, where he scored 358 goals in 186 games. Deak played his entire career in Hungary but still made a name for himself with his incredible statistics and Highest Goalscorers of all time..

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Ferenc Deak	1940-1957	576+	Szentlorinci AC, Ferencváros

8. Robert Lewandowski

662 goals in 929 games | 2008-present

Polish superstar Robert Lewandowski has been one of the most consistent goal scorers of modern football. He became Bayern Munich’s second-top scorer of all time, only behind Gerd Muller. Despite being in the same era as Messi and Ronaldo, Lewandowski has made a name for himself. After a successful spell at Bayern, he moved to Barcelona in 2023 and has continued to score goals and Highest Goalscorers of all time..

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Robert Lewandowski	2008-Present	662	Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Barcelona

7. Gerd Muller

734 goals in 793 games | 1962-1981

Known as ‘Der Bomber’, Gerd Muller was one of the most feared strikers in history. His ability to score from any position helped West Germany win the 1974 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the winning goal in the final. His record 40 goals in a single Bundesliga season stood for nearly 50 years before Lewandowski broke it in 2021 and Highest Goalscorers of all time.

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Gerd Muller	1962-1981	734	Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers

6. Ferenc Puskas

746+ goals in 754+ games | 1943-1966

Hungarian icon Ferenc Puskas was known for his powerful left foot and goal-scoring ability. His legacy is so great that FIFA named the Puskas Award after him, given for the most beautiful goal of the year. Puskas played a vital role in Hungary’s famous 6-3 win over England in 1953 and later became a legend at Real Madrid, scoring over 150 goals for them and Highest Goalscorers of all time..

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Ferenc Puskas	1943-1966	746+	Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid

5. Pele

757 goals in 831 games | 1957-1977

Regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever, Pele won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970), a record that still stands. He claimed to have scored over 1,000 goals, but FIFA officially recognizes 757 goals. He was the face of Brazilian football and played most of his career at Santos before finishing at New York Cosmos and Highest Goalscorers of all time..

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Pele	1957-1977	757	Santos, New York Cosmos

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4. Romario

772 goals in 994 games | 1985-2007

Brazilian striker Romario led Brazil to the 1994 FIFA World Cup title, scoring five goals in the tournament. He played for over 10 clubs in a long career, but his best goal-scoring years came with PSV Eindhoven, where he scored 98 goals in just 110 matches and Highest Goalscorers of all time.

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Romario	1985-2007	772	Vasco da Gama, PSV, Barcelona, Flamengo

3. Josef Bican

805+ goals in 530+ games | 1931-1956

Austrian-Czech legend Josef Bican was football’s top goalscorer for more than 60 years before being surpassed. He scored a mind-blowing 395 goals in 217 games for Slavia Prague alone. FIFA recognizes 805 goals, but some reports suggest he scored nearly 1,500 goals in his career.

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Josef Bican	1931-1956	805+	Slavia Prague, Rapid Vienna

2. Lionel Messi

851 goals in 1081 games | 2003-present

The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi is still scoring goals at 37. He scored over 650 goals for Barcelona, 32 for PSG, and continues to add to his tally with Inter Miami and Argentina. With a few more seasons left, he is expected to cross 900 career goals and Highest Goalscorers of all time..

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Lionel Messi	2003-Present	851	Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

924 goals in 1,256 games | 2001-present

Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest goal-scorer in football history. He has scored over 900 goals for clubs and country and is aiming for 1,000 career goals. He has won five Ballon d’Ors and is the only player to score in five FIFA World Cups. His journey from Sporting Lisbon to Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, and Al Nassr is legendary and Highest Goalscorers of all time..

Player	Career Span	Goals Scored	Clubs Played For
Cristiano Ronaldo	2001-Present	926	Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr

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Conclusion

These players have dominated football with their incredible goal-scoring abilities. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list, but Messi, Pele, and Bican have also left their mark.