Who are the record Champions League goalscorers?
Our Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored the most goals in the Champions League.
The UEFA Champions League has seen many incredible goal-scoring performances over the years. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are among the all-time top scorers in the competition, vying for the title of the greatest goal-getters. Mbappe currently holds the fifth spot with 71 goals from 99 appearances, while Haaland sits seventh with 59 goals from just 59 appearances.
At the top of the list are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with 140 and 129 goals respectively, cementing their status as the greatest goal-scorers in Champions League history. Both players have spent significant parts of their careers in the competition, playing for clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski rounds out the top three, having reached a century of goals in the competition.
Mbappe's impressive tally of 71 goals in the Champions League demonstrates his consistent excellence since his debut in 2016. Meanwhile, Haaland's rapid rise to the seventh spot highlights his incredible impact in a short career span. As both players continue to excel, they are expected to maintain their status as top scorers in the prestigious tournament.
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