Top 10 best strikers in EURO history

The history of the Euro tournament has seen the world's best attacking players showcase their talent. With the tournament only being held every 4 years, it will not be easy for players to prolong their achievements. And the upcoming EURO 2024 will take place in Germany, let's take a look at the list of the 10 highest scorers in EURO history.

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10. Alvaro Morata (Spain) – 6 goals

 

The Spanish striker has six goals in the first two Euros of his career. He became Spain's top scorer at European championships with 6 goals. He also surpassed Fernando Torres (5 goals) to win the title of Spain's top scorer at the Euros. Morata is also the only Spanish player in history to score at least 3 goals in two consecutive Euro periods (2016, 2020).

 

9. Zlatan Ibrahimović (Sweden) – 6 goals

 

Zlatan Ibrahimović has scored 6 goals at UEFA Euro in 13 matches. He participated in the Swedish team that competed in four consecutive Euro tournaments in 2004, 2008, 2021, 2016.

 

8. Thierry Henry (France) – 6 goals

 

Legendary French striker Thierry Henry scored 6 goals in the tournament in 11 appearances. The former Arsenal striker is considered one of the best attacking players of his era and appeared in three consecutive Euro finals with France. He was also an important factor in helping France win the Euro championship in 2000.

 

7. Wayne Rooney (England) – 6 goals

Rooney is not only on the list of players scoring the most goals in Euro, but he is also the player scoring the most goals for the England team. The former MU striker scored six goals at the Euros and took 10 matches to achieve this goal. Rooney is also the top goalscorer for the Three Lions with 53 goals in 119 appearances.

6. Patrick Kluivert (Netherlands) – 6 goals

Patrick Kluivert is a former striker of big teams such as FC Barcelona, ​​AFC Ajax and represented the Netherlands in international tournaments. This striker is known for his impeccable finishing skills. He also scored six goals but only took nine games to do so. He participated in two consecutive Euro tournaments, 1996 and 2000.

5. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Netherlands) – 6 goals

Another Dutch player, Ruud van Nistelrooy, also appears on the list of top scorers in Euro. The striker has played for big clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid throughout his career. He also played for the Dutch team in the 2004 and 2008 European Championships.

4. Antoine Griezmann (France) – 7 goals

Antoine Griezmann is the top scorer of Euro 2016. The French striker scored 7 goals in 11 matches, but could not bring the French team to the championship. The French striker is on Barcelona's payroll and is on loan from Atletico Madrid for the 2021 season.

3. Alan Shearer (England) – 7 goals

Alan Shearer has scored 7 goals in 9 Euro appearances with England. The highest scorer in Premier League history showed impressive form while playing for England in three Euros (1992, 1996 and 2000). He is the third highest scorer in the history of European championships.

2. Michel Platini (France) – 9 goals

French legend Michel Platini is the second highest scorer in the history of European championships. The striker has scored 9 goals in just 5 appearances for the national team. All nine goals came in a single Euro season with France's 1984 title win.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 14 goals

The player with the most goals in Euro is Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. He surpassed France's legendary Michel Platini in the Euro 2020 group stage match thanks to a double against Hungary. The Al-Nassr star scored five goals during Euro 2020 to take his tally to 14 goals. Ronaldo scored three goals in the previous Euro (2016) and helped Portugal advance to the championship.