UEFA Euro All Time Top Goalscorers
Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in the annals of football history as the undisputed top scorer in UEFA European Championship history. With a staggering 14 goals, the Portuguese superstar surpassed the legendary Michel Platini's record of 9 goals during the Euro 2020 tournament.
Ronaldo’s goal-scoring prowess has been a defining feature of his illustrious career. His ability to find the net consistently, coupled with his exceptional leadership, propelled Portugal to a historic Euro 2016 triumph. Remarkably, all of Ronaldo's 14 Euro goals have come from open play, underscoring his clinical finishing and predatory instincts.
A Shared Glory at Euro 2024
While Ronaldo continues to reign supreme as the all-time top scorer, the UEFA Euro 2024 Golden Boot saw a unique outcome. For the first time in the tournament's history, six players shared the honor. Harry Kane, Dani Olmo, Cody Gakpo, Jamal Musiala, Ivan Schranz, and Georges Mikautadze each netted three goals, creating a memorable moment in the competition.
The Evolution of the European Championship
The UEFA European Championship, originally known as the European Nations' Cup, has evolved significantly since its inception in 1960. Held every four years, the tournament showcases the best of European football and has produced countless iconic moments and legendary players.
With the 2024 edition hosted in Germany, featuring 24 teams and incorporating the video assistant referee (VAR) system, the competition continues to push the boundaries of the sport.
As the UEFA European Championship progresses, the quest for individual accolades and team glory will undoubtedly captivate fans worldwide. However, Cristiano Ronaldo's record as the all-time top scorer stands as a testament to his enduring greatness and his place among the sport's all-time legends.
List Euro top scorers all-time
Here is our list with the Euro top goalscorers since 1960-2024:Rank | Player | Team | Goals scored |
Matches played |
Editions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 14 | 30 | 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, (2024) |
2 | Michel Platini | France | 9 | 5 | 1984 |
3 | Alan Shearer | England | 7 | 9 | (1992), 1996, 2000 |
Álvaro Morata | Spain | 16 | 2016, 2020, 2024 | ||
Antoine Griezmann | France | 17 | 2016, 2020, (2024) | ||
Harry Kane | England | 17 | (2016), 2020, 2024 | ||
6 | Patrik Schick | Czech Republic | 6 | 7 | 2020, 2024 |
Ruud van Nistelrook | Netherlands | 8 | 2004, 2008 | ||
Patrick Kluivert | Netherlands | 9 | 1996, 2000, [2004] | ||
Wayne Rooney | England | 10 | 2004, 2012, 2016 | ||
Thierry Henry | France | 11 | 2000, 2004, 2008 | ||
Zlatan Ibrahimović | Sweden | 13 | 2004, 2008, 2012, (2016) | ||
Robert Lewandowski | Poland | 13 | 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024 | ||
Nuno Gomes | Portugal | 14 | 2000, 2004, 2008 | ||
Romelu Lukaku | Belgium | 14 | 2016, 2020, (2024) | ||
15 | Savo Milošević | Yugoslavia | 5 | 4 | 2000 |
Marco van Basten | Netherlands | 9 | 1988, (1992) | ||
Milan Baroš | Czech Republic | 10 | 2004, (2008), (2012) | ||
Xherdan Shaqiri | Switzerland | 11 | 2016, 2020, 2024 | ||
Mario Gómez | Germany | 13 | (2008), 2012, 2016 | ||
Jürgen Klinsmann | Germany | 13 | 1988, 1992, 1996 | ||
Fernando Torres | Spain | 13 | (2004), 2008, 2012 | ||
Zinedine Zidane | France | 14 | (1996), 2000, 2004 | ||
24 | Dieter Müller | West Germany | 4 | 2 | 1976 |
Gerd Müller | West Germany | 2 | 1972 | ||
David Villa | Spain | 4 | 2008 | ||
Dragan Džajić | Yugoslavia | 5 | 1968T, 1976 | ||
Emil Forsberg | Sweden | 7 | (2016), 2020 | ||
Roman Pavlyuchenko | Russia | 8 | 2008, 2012 | ||
Rudi Völler | West Germany | 8 | 1984, 1988, (1992) | ||
Angelos Charisteas | Greece | 9 | 2004, 2008 | ||
Kai Havertz | Germany | 9 | 2020, 2024 | ||
Karim Benzema | France | 10 | (2008), (2012), 2020 | ||
Henrik Larsson | Sweden | 10 | 2000, 2004, (2008) | ||
Vladimír Šmicer | Czech Republic | 11 | 1996, 2000, 2004 | ||
Lukas Podolski | Germany | 12 | (2004), 2008, 2012, (2016) | ||
Dennis Bergkamp | Netherlands | 13 | 1992, 1996, (2000) | ||
Ivan Perišić | Croatia | 13 | (2012), 2016, 2020, (2024) | ||
Luka Modrić | Croatia | 16 | 2008, (2012), 2016, 2020, 2024 |
Euro top scorers per tournament since 1960-2024
Here are the Euro top goal scorers per tournament since 1960-2024:Year | Player(s) | Team | Goals | Matches |
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2024 | Harry Kane | England | 3 | 6 |
Dani Olmo | Spain | 5 | ||
Cody Gakpo | Netherlands | 6 | ||
Jamal Musiala | Germany | 5 | ||
Ivan Schranz | Slovakia | 4 | ||
Georges Mikautadze | Georgia | 4 | ||
2020 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal |
5 | 4 |
Patrik Schick | Czech Republic | 5 | ||
2016 | Antoine Griezmann | France | 6 | 7 |
2012 | Alan Dzagoev | Russia | 3 | 3 |
Mario Mandžukić | Yugoslavia | 3 | ||
Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 5 | ||
Mario Gómez | Germany | 5 | ||
Fernando Torres | Spain | 5 | ||
Mario Balotelli | Italy | 6 | ||
2008 | David Villa | Spain | 4 | 4 |
2004 | Milan Baroš | Croatia | 5 | 5 |
2000 | Savo Milošević | Yugoslavia | 5 | 4 |
Patrick Kluivert | Netherlands | 5 | ||
1992 | Dennis Bergkamp | Netherlands | 3 | 4 |
Tomas Brolin | Sweden | 4 | ||
Henrik Larsen | Denmark | 4 | ||
Karl-Heinz Riedle | Germany | 5 | ||
1996 | Alan Shearer | England | 5 | 5 |
1988 | Marco van Basten | Netherlands | 5 | 5 |
1984 | Michel Platini | France | 9 | 5 |
1980 | Klaus Allofs | Germany | 3 | 3 |
1976 | Dieter Müller | Germany | 4 | 2 |
1972 | Gerd Müller | Germany | 4 | 2 |
1968 | Dragan Džajić | Yugoslavia | 2 | 3 |
1964 | Dezső Novák | Hungary | 2 | 1 |
Ferenc Bene | Hungary | 2 | ||
Jesús María Pereda | Spain | 2 | ||
1960 | Milan Galić | Yugoslavia | 2 | 2 |
François Heutte | France | 2 | ||
Valentin Ivanov | USSR | 2 | ||
Dražan Jerković | Yugoslavia | 2 | ||
Viktor Ponedelnik | USSR | 2 |