Who is the greatest FIFA World Cup scorer of all time?

From legendary hat-trick artists to all-time record holders, this lineup spans eight decades of World Cup glory across five continents. Which striker gets your vote?

Miroslav Klose

German striker who holds the all-time World Cup scoring record with 16 goals across four tournaments.

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Ronaldo R9

Brazilian phenomenon who scored 15 World Cup goals and won the trophy twice, including the 2002 Golden Boot.

2/15

Gerd Müller

West Germany's 'Der Bomber' who scored 14 World Cup goals including the 1974 winning goal in the final.

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Just Fontaine

French striker who scored a record 13 goals in a single World Cup tournament in 1958, a record that still stands.

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Lionel Messi

Argentine captain who scored 13 World Cup goals across five tournaments, climaxing with the 2022 World Cup title.

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Kylian Mbappé

French superstar who scored 12 World Cup goals in just two tournaments, including eight in Qatar 2022.

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Pelé

Brazilian legend who scored 12 World Cup goals and won three FIFA World Cup titles across four tournaments.

7/15

Sándor Kocsis

Hungarian forward nicknamed 'Golden Head' who scored 11 goals at the 1954 World Cup, including two hat-tricks.

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Jürgen Klinsmann

German forward who scored 11 World Cup goals across three tournaments, known for his acrobatic technique.

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Gary Lineker

England striker who scored 10 World Cup goals and won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

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Gabriel Batistuta

Argentina's all-time top scorer who netted 10 World Cup goals, renowned for his powerful shooting and aerial ability.

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Thomas Müller

German forward who scored 10 World Cup goals in three tournaments, winning the 2014 Golden Boot with five goals.

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Teófilo Cubillas

Peruvian legend who scored 10 World Cup goals across two tournaments and is considered one of South America's greatest.

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Helmut Rahn

West German forward who scored 10 World Cup goals, including the decisive 1954 World Cup final winner.

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Eusébio

Portuguese maestro who scored nine World Cup goals in 1966, winning the Golden Boot and finishing as the tournament's top scorer.

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