As of late 2023, the top scorers in world football are led by some familiar names, showcasing their goal-scoring prowess across various leagues and competitions. Here are the top 10 goal scorers
Cristiano Ronaldo
With 53 goals, Ronaldo leads the chart. His exceptional performance includes goals for both club and country, and he continues to dominate the scoring charts even in the Saudi Pro League.
Erling Haaland
The Norwegian sensation has netted 50 goals. Playing for Manchester City, Haaland has been a goal-scoring machine, earning him the Premier League Golden Boot and Champions League top scorer accolades in the previous season.
Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane
Both have scored 52 goals each. Mbappe's goals have come from his time at Paris Saint-Germain and with the French national team, while Kane, having transferred to Bayern Munich, continues his prolific scoring run.
German Cano and Hugo Cuypers
These two might be less familiar names, but they have each scored 35 goals, marking their presence on the world football stage.
Lautaro Martinez and Mauro Icardi
Both hailing from Argentina, Martinez and Icardi have each scored 31 goals. Martinez's contributions have been significant for Inter Milan, while Icardi has found his form again at Galatasaray.
Victor Osimhen
The Napoli forward has scored 32 goals, leading his team to success and drawing interest from top European clubs.
Barnabas Varga
With 38 goals, the Ferencvaros and Hungary striker has made a name for himself in the Hungarian league.