The Ruler of All Europe Part I
#5 Cristiano is the first player to score 100 goals in European competition, while he also holds the record of being the first player to score 100 in the UEFA Champions League, he is currently on 105 goals. He holds the distinction of having scored the most number of goals in all UEFA competitions, having bulged the net on 139 occasions.
#6 The former Manchester United superstar is the only footballer to score over 50 goals in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. He has 54 of them.
#7 The 32-year-old has now scored more goals in the Champions League knockout stages, than he has scored in the group stages. He has 54 in knockouts and 51 in group stages.
#8 The 4-time Ballon d’Or winner has the distinction of scoring the most number of headed goals in the Champions League, with 18 of his 103 coming off his head.
