Top international goalscorers in men's football: Ronaldo on top; Messi third with 96 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record of having scored the most goals in men's international football.

Published : Jun 15, 2021 19:26 IST

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has 112 goals from 181 matches.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has 112 goals from 181 matches.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has 112 goals from 181 matches.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup was his 118th goal. He sits comfortably on top of the all-time international top goalscorers list.

Indian team captain Sunil Chhetri is now tied 5th alongside Ferenc Puskas on the all-time goal-scorer’s list with 84 strikes.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who has 96 goals, is placed third on the list.

(Updated on Dec. 12, 2022)


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