The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, where the best teams and players in Europe compete for glory. One of the most coveted individual achievements in the tournament is scoring the most goals in a single season. In this article, we will look at the players who have achieved this remarkable feat.
Here are the Top 5 Players with the Most Goals in a Single UEFA Champions League Season:
5. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United)
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Dutch striker, was one of the first players to reach double figures in a single UEFA Champions League season. He scored 10 goals for Manchester United in the 2002-03 season, helping the Red Devils reach the final.
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4. Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Lionel Messi, the Argentine wizard, has also achieved the feat of scoring 14 goals in a single UEFA Champions League season. He accomplished this twice, once in the 2011-12 season and again in the 2014-15 season. Messi’s goal-scoring prowess has been a key factor in Barcelona’s success in the tournament.
3. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
Karim Benzema, the French striker, has also achieved the feat of scoring 15 goals in a single UEFA Champions League season. He accomplished this in the 2021-22 season, leading Real Madrid to victory in the tournament. Benzema’s performances throughout the season were exceptional, and he played a key role in Real Madrid’s success.
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2. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
Robert Lewandowski, the Polish striker, scored a remarkable 15 goals in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League season. His goals helped Bayern Munich win their sixth European title. Lewandowski’s performance in that season was widely regarded as one of the best individual displays in the history of the tournament.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, holds the record for the most goals in a single UEFA Champions League season. He achieved this feat during his time at Real Madrid in the 2015-16 season, scoring an incredible 17 goals in just 13 matches. Ronaldo’s goal-scoring exploits helped Real Madrid win their 11th Champions League title that season.
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