Top Scorers in European Championship History: All-Time Leading Goalscorers
Throughout the history of the European Championship, several prolific goalscorers have left their mark on the tournament. This article reviews the players
Throughout the history of the European Championship, several prolific goalscorers have left their mark on the tournament. This article reviews the players who rank highest in the all-time scoring table.
Players with Six Goals
The distribution of goals is unusual, with as many as six players tied on six goals across their appearances. Those names include Thierry Henry, Romelu Lukaku, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Patrick Kluivert, Nuno Gomes, and Álvaro Morata.
Third Place: Griezmann and Shearer
Antoine Griezmann and Alan Shearer share third place. Griezmann scored six goals in Euro 2016 and added one in the most recent edition. Shearer netted five goals in a single tournament during Euro 1996.
Second Place: Michel Platini
Michel Platini occupies second place with nine goals, all scored during Euro 1984. France were crowned champions in that tournament, with Platini combining elegance and finishing.
All-Time Top Scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in European Championship history with 14 goals. His tally is expected to rise in future appearances, reflecting the Portuguese forward’s enduring quality.
Ronaldo’s goals come from his first appearance in 2004 (two goals), the 2008 edition (three), three more in 2012 and 2018, and five in the most recent edition.
If goals from the qualifying rounds are added, Ronaldo’s total rises to 41 goals, further extending his record. He has achieved this wearing Nike Mercurial boots.
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