Strikers are key players in football because they score goals and can change the game’s outcome quickly. They come in various forms, from tall players who excel at headers to hardworking players who fight for every ball. This list focuses on the greatest strikers in football history who primarily played as forwards, excluding top scorers like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who often played in different positions. Here are the best players known for playing in the central striker role.
Here are the Top 5 Strikers in Football History :
5.Eusbio
Eusebio, one of the greatest strikers in football history, played most of his career at Benfica, scoring 317 goals in 301 games. He helped Benfica win 17 trophies, including the European Cup in 1961/62 and 11 league titles. Despite his club success, he never won a major trophy with Portugal, though he did finish third in the 1966 World Cup with nine goals. Eusebio won the Ballon d’Or in 1965 and was named Footballer of the Year in 1970 and 1973. He scored 623 career goals.
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4.Romario
Romario, a celebrated Brazilian player, achieved great success with both his clubs and the national team. He won the World Cup in 1994, two Copa America titles, and the Confederations Cup in 1997. At PSV Eindhoven, he secured eight trophies and ranks sixth on their all-time goalscorer list with 128 goals. Romario was named the Best FIFA Men’s Player in 1994 and Player of the Year in 1989, though he never won the Ballon d’Or. Over his career, he made 886 appearances, scored 745 goals, and won 12 trophies.
3.Gerd Muller
Gerd Muller, known as “Der Bomber,” is the only German international on the list and ranks in the top three due to his outstanding career. He won the European Championships in 1972 and the World Cup in 1974 with Germany. At Bayern Munich, he became the all-time leading scorer with 568 goals. Muller also won three European Cups, four league titles, and four German Cups. He earned the Ballon d’Or in 1970 and was named Footballer of the Year twice. Muller scored 722 goals in 778 appearances and won 15 trophies.
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2.Ferenc Puskas
Ferenc Puskas scored an amazing 709 goals in 718 games throughout his career, playing for teams like Real Madrid. He won 10 trophies with Real Madrid and an Olympic gold medal with Hungary in 1952. He led the La Liga goal-scoring charts four times, with his highest score being 28 goals in the 1960/61 season. Despite his remarkable achievements, he never won the Ballon d’Or and has relatively few individual awards for his level of talent. Overall, he won 16 trophies in his career.
1.Pele
Pele, one of the greatest footballers ever, scored 756 goals in 858 games and won 17 trophies throughout his career. He’s the only player to have won the World Cup three times (1958, 1962, and 1970). Besides his World Cup wins, he also earned 10 trophies with Santos, including six league titles. Pele didn’t win the Ballon d’Or because, at the time, only European players were eligible, a rule that changed in 1995.
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