FULL LIST: Five players chasing Ronaldo’s Champions League goals record
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League goal record is under threat. See the five players, including Mbappé and Haaland, who could surpass his 17-goal season. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-five-players-chasing-ronaldos-champions-league-goals-record/
The record of 17 goals scored in a single Champions League season by Cristiano Ronaldo stands as one of the most impressive achievements in the competition's history. Despite numerous players attempting to break the record, none have managed to surpass Ronaldo's feat. UEFA reports that Kylian Mbappé led the pack in the 2025/26 season, scoring 15 goals in the competition.
The expanded league phase and increased match opportunities in recent years have made the record even more attainable. Five players are currently in contention to challenge Ronaldo's record, as outlined by Planet Football. Kylian Mbappé, who scored 15 goals last season, remains the most likely candidate, having already scored a goal in his team's 2026/27 Champions League opener.
Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, has also demonstrated his goal-scoring capabilities, scoring both goals in City's recent victory over Porto and currently sitting at 59 goals in 59 appearances. Harry Kane, another prominent scorer, scored 14 goals in the 2025/26 Champions League campaign, just three shy of Ronaldo's record.
Barcelona's Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé, who also operate as central forwards, are other potential contenders despite their lesser goal tallies, as their teams have the potential to reach deep into the competition.
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