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Most Goals in Champions League: Robert Lewandoswki, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi - Top 20 Goal Scorers in UCL

By MyKhel Staff

Robert Lewandowski has reached another historic milestone, scoring his 109th UEFA Champions League goal in the 2025/26 campaign, as he has netted a brace against Newcastle United.

The Polish striker netted this landmark strike for Barcelona, further cementing his status as one of Europe's deadliest finishers. With his impeccable positioning, clinical finishing, and relentless work rate, Lewandowski has climbed to third on the all-time list, trailing only the two modern greats.

Most Goals in Champions League

This achievement highlights his consistency across Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and now Barcelona, where he continues to deliver in the competition's biggest moments. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the only players ahead of the Polish in the list.

Cristiano Ronaldo (141 goals): The undisputed king of the Champions League, Ronaldo's record spans Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. His explosive athleticism, aerial dominance, lethal penalties, and long-range screamers have produced an astonishing tally. A five-time winner, he holds the single-season record (17 goals) and remains the benchmark for longevity and big-game brilliance.

Lionel Messi (129 goals): Almost exclusively with Barcelona (plus a stint at PSG), Messi's genius shines through dribbling wizardry, precise finishing, and visionary playmaking. Four titles and multiple hat-tricks reflect his ability to dismantle defenses single-handedly, turning matches with moments of pure magic.

Robert Lewandowski (109 goals): The prolific Pole's journey from Dortmund's counter-attacking force to Bayern's goal machine and Barcelona's focal point showcases elite adaptability. Renowned for poacher's instincts, powerful headers, and composure under pressure, his century-plus tally includes multiple Golden Boots and a record-equaling five goals in one game.

Lewandowski, Messi and Ronaldo are the only three players to have score more than a century goals in the continental competition.

Most Goals in UEFA Champions League

Here's a list of top scorers in the UEFA Champions League of all time.

Player UCL Goals Clubs in UEFA Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo 140 Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus
Lionel Messi 129 Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
Robert Lewandowski 109* Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Barcelona
Karim Benzema 90 Lyon, Real Madrid
Raúl 71 Real Madrid, Schalke
Kylian Mbappé 68* Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid
Thomas Müller 57 Bayern Munich
Erling Haaland 57* Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City
Ruud van Nistelrooy 56 PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Real Madrid
Thierry Henry 50 Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona
Mohamed Salah 49* Basel, Chelsea, Roma, Liverpool
Andriy Shevchenko 48 Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea
Zlatan Ibrahimović 48 Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United
Harry Kane 48* Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich
Filippo Inzaghi 46 Juventus, AC Milan
Didier Drogba 44 Marseille, Chelsea, Galatasaray
Neymar 43 Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
Antoine Griezmann 43* Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona
Alessandro Del Piero 42 Juventus
Sergio Agüero 41 Atlético Madrid, Manchester City

* - Players active in UEFA Champions League

Story first published: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 0:59 [IST]
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