Top 5 South American players with the most international goals in history

FIFA World Cup Finals 1998 Group H: Argentina v Jamaica
Batistuta fights for possession in the FIFA World Cup 1998 game

#4 Romario

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Former Brazilian footballer Romario

Former Brazilian and Barcelona ace, Romario was one of the most skilful, technical and graceful players of his time. A gifted attacking footballer with blistering pace and sound technical ability, Romario won numerous honours with the Catalan giants dubbed the Dream Team at the time, under Johan Cruyff.

Romario scored 55 goals for Brazil during his international career and won the 1994 World Cup in the USA. He was also part of the national team when they lifted two Copa America titles in 1989 and 97.

The little genius was a tricky dribbler with a good eye for goal, and his sudden change of direction caught most of the best defenders in the world by surprise. Romario lit up the game during his playing days and is one of the greatest South American products of all time.

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