which soccer player has the most goals?

 As of today, the soccer player with the most goals in official matches is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored over 920 career goals and continues to add to his tally. He surpassed Pelé’s record and later Josef Bican’s historical total, making him the highest goal-scorer in recognized professional games. However, historical data varies, with some debates over goal classifications.

Top Goal Scorers in Soccer History

Here’s a breakdown of the highest goal scorers in official matches:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 920+ goals (active player, Portugal)
2. Josef Bican – 805+ goals (1931–1955, Austria/Czechoslovakia)
3. Lionel Messi – 820+ goals (active player, Argentina)
4. Pelé – 757 goals (1956–1977, Brazil)
5. Romário – 745 goals (1985–2007, Brazil)
6. Ferenc Puskás – 713 goals (1943–1966, Hungary/Spain)

How Are Goals Counted?

The total number of goals scored can vary depending on:

• Official vs. Unofficial Matches – Some records include friendly matches, while others only count competitive club and international games.
• FIFA-Recognized Goals – FIFA considers official games from club and country, while some historical statistics also count regional leagues and wartime matches.

Who Has the Most International Goals?

• Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most international goals, surpassing Ali Daei with over 125 goals for Portugal.
• Ali Daei (Iran) held the record for many years with 109 international goals before Ronaldo surpassed him in 2021.

Which Active Players Are Chasing the Record?

• Lionel Messi is still scoring and may close in on Ronaldo’s record.
• Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland are among active players who could challenge long-term goal records.

Why Does This Record Matter?

Scoring goals is the most celebrated aspect of soccer, and breaking records cements a player's legacy. Being the all-time leading goal scorer signifies dominance, consistency, and longevity in the game.

Conclusion

Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most official goals in soccer history, but the debate over historical records continues. Whether Messi will surpass him or a new generation of players will emerge as record-breakers remains to be seen. Keep an eye on the evolving numbers as soccer history is rewritten.