Top 10 Footballers with Most Goals in a Single Champions League Season
The UEFA Champions League ranks among the toughest competitions in football, and scoring many goals in it is a rare feat. Yet, some players have managed to find the net consistently, setting remarkable records for goals scored in a single season of the tournament. Here’s a look at those who top the list for most goals scored during one Champions League campaign.
This list includes goals scored during all official stages within a season, from group matches through knockout rounds, excluding qualifiers and penalty shootouts. Players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Lionel Messi appear prominently due to their prolific scoring against top European clubs in these campaigns.
No adjustments were made for differences in competition format, number of matches, or tactical changes over the years, so these numbers provide a straightforward snapshot of goal-scoring achievements in a single Champions League season.
Top Scorers by Goals in One UCL Season
- Rank: 1, Player: Cristiano Ronaldo, Goals: 17, Season: 2013–14, Club: Real Madrid
- Rank: 2, Player: Cristiano Ronaldo, Goals: 16, Season: 2015–16, Club: Real Madrid
- Rank: 3, Player: Cristiano Ronaldo, Goals: 15, Season: 2017–18, Club: Real Madrid
- Rank: 4, Player: Robert Lewandowski, Goals: 15, Season: 2019–20, Club: Bayern Munich
- Rank: 5, Player: Karim Benzema, Goals: 15, Season: 2021–22, Club: Real Madrid
- Rank: 6, Player: Lionel Messi, Goals: 14, Season: 2011–12, Club: Barcelona
- Rank: 7, Player: José Altafini, Goals: 14, Season: 1962–63, Club: AC Milan
- Rank: 8, Player: Robert Lewandowski, Goals: 13, Season: 2021–22, Club: Bayern Munich
- Rank: 9, Player: Erling Haaland, Goals: 12, Season: 2022–23, Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 10, Player: Ruud van Nistelrooy, Goals: 12, Season: 2002–03, Club: Manchester United
Common Questions
- How many times has Cristiano Ronaldo topped the Champions League scoring charts? He holds the record for the highest individual goal tally in three seasons: 2013–14, 2015–16, and 2017–18.
