Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, tops the Qatar World Cup’s highest goalscorer chart ahead of Lionel Messi and Roberto Lewandoski based on number of international goals.
The 37-year-old in Qatar will surely lead the line for Fernando Santos’ men even though it’s generally agreed that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is no longer at his best for his club and even his country.
However, the star has a strong track record of success and exceptional goal-setting in international competitions.
As the competition starts in a few days, Neymar has 75 goals, Robert Lewandowski has 76, and Lionel Messi has 90.
Romelu Lukaku, having 68 goals has not been at his best since his loan return to Italy, having starred at the Euro 2020, the striker is however tipped to return to high fitness when the tournament whistle blows.
Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani have scored 126 goals internationally between them. Harry Kane, who has his eyes set on a second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot, is England’s best chance of winning in Qatar. having 52 goals already, the star would need two more goals to edge past Wayne Rooney’s goals for England.
Here is the full list of the Top 10
Ronaldo – 117
Messi – 90
Lewandowski – 76
Neymar – 75
Lukaku – 68
Suarez – 68
Cavani – 58
Kane – 51
Mitrovic – 50
Giroud – 49
