5 renowned international goalscorers of the modern era

Cote D'Ivoire v Japan: Group C - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Didier Drogba

#1: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ad
Portugal v Belgium International Friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo

No surprise this man sits at the number one spot.

Ad

He's been at the very top of the sport for so many years now it feels like a lifetime. Just where would Portugal be without him?

From Sporting as a youngster to Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, he set the Premier League ablaze in a period of pure success for the Red Devils. From there, after impressing so much, it was no surprise that Los Blancos would come calling. They paid a then world-record fee for the forward and the rest has been history.

Ad

Eight years in Madrid and over 280 goals in that time - an unspeakably good record.

For Portugal, his longevity has been again nothing short of superb. He's recorded appearances at every age level for his country, spending the last 14 years as a Portuguese regular.

He helped his nation to Euro 2016 success and has picked up every notable trophy or honour going. His record: 78 goals in 145 caps.

He's one of the best ever.

Quick Links

Edited by Amit Mishra
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications