Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of players with the most goals in the Euros. He has scored 14 goals in 25 games, solidifying his place as a record-breaker in European Championship history.
Following Ronaldo is former French footballer Michel Platini with nine goals, an impressive feat considering all his goals were scored at Euro 1984, a performance that helped France secure the title that year. Antoine Griezmann from France and Alan Shearer from England are tied for third place with seven goals each.
Eight players share the fourth spot, having scored six goals each. Among them, Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy stands out for achieving this in the fewest matches. France have the most representation in the top 10 with three players - Michel Platini, Antoine Griezmann, and Thierry Henry.
Portugal follow with two players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Gomes. Alan Shearer is the sole representative from England, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic represents Sweden. Alvaro Morata from Spain and Romelu Lukaku from Belgium complete the list.
Most goals in Euro
Number | Name | Country | Goals scored | Matches |
1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 14 | 25 |
2 | Michel Platini | France | 9 | 5 |
3 | Antoine Griezmann | France | 7 | 11 |
4 | Alan Shearer | England | 7 | 9 |
5 | Alvaro Morata | Spain | 6 | 10 |
6 | Thierry Henry | France | 6 | 11 |
7 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Sweden | 6 | 13 |
8 | Patrick Kluivert | Netherlands | 6 | 9 |
9 | Romelu Lukaku | Belgium | 6 | 10 |
10 | Nuno Gomes | Portugal | 6 | 14 |
1: Cristiano Ronaldo: 14 in 25 games
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal tops the list of all-time goal-scorers in the European Championship, scoring 14 goals in 25 appearances. Notably, he was the joint-highest goal-scorer in the 2021 Euros with five goals.
Year-wise breakdown of his goals in the Euros
2004 - 2
2008 - 1
2012 - 3
2016 - 3
2021 - 5
Also, Ronaldo will play his sixth Euros in 2024. He holds the record of appearing in five editions already which is the most by a player. The Portuguese striker has only missed one match in the Euros which came way back in 2008 when he sat out against Switzerland. He is also the only player to score three or more goals in multiple Euros.
Michel Platini: 9 in 5 games
France’s Michel Platini was a true legend of football and a standout performer in the 1984 Euros. In just five games, he scored nine goals, showcasing his incredible skill. His outstanding performance led France to win the tournament that year.
Antoine Griezmann: 7 in 11 games
France’s Antoine Griezmann is third on the list of all-time top scorers in the Euros. He has scored seven goals in 11 games. Griezmann was the top scorer in the 2016 Euros with 6 goals and added another goal in the 2021 edition.
