Football in the 21st century has witnessed some exceptional goalscorers, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dominating the sport. Between them, they have scored a remarkable 1594 goals in 2071 games across six of Europe’s top leagues. However, they face competition from other prolific goalscorers such as Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Sergio Agüero, and Harry Kane.
Robert Lewandowski, currently playing for Barcelona, is the third highest goalscorer behind Ronaldo and Messi. He has scored 559 goals in 750 games throughout his career. Following closely behind him is Luis Suárez and Sergio Agüero in fourth and fifth place respectively.
However, the player who has the potential to move higher up in the ranks is Harry Kane. Currently sitting at tenth place with 338 goals in 524 games, Kane‘s transfer to Bayern Munich could provide him with an opportunity to climb even further up the list. With 221 goals separating him from third place, it will be fascinating to see if Kane can reach such heights in the coming years.
While Ronaldo and Messi have been the dominant figures in European football in terms of goalscoring, it is important to acknowledge the achievements of other players in this century. Lewandowski, Suárez, Agüero, and Kane have all had successful careers and have contributed significantly to their respective teams’ success.
In terms of their playing positions, Ronaldo and Messi are both forwards who primarily play in central roles. They possess exceptional technical skills, pace, and goal-scoring abilities, which have made them the most feared strikers in the World. Lewandowski, Suárez, Agüero, and Kane also play as central strikers.
While Ronaldo and Messi continue to achieve remarkable goal-scoring feats, it is exciting to see other players challenging their dominance. The art of goal-scoring is highly valued in football, and these players have consistently demonstrated their ability to find the back of the net.
As the football World continues to evolve, it is inevitable that new goalscorers will emerge. With the rise of young talents such as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, the competition for the title of the best goalscorer in the 21st century is only going to intensify. However, for now, Ronaldo and Messi still hold the crown, with their remarkable goal-scoring records and individual accolades setting them apart from their peers.
