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?

1

Miroslav Klose

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

2

Ronaldo R9

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

3

Gerd Müller

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

4

Just Fontaine

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

5

Lionel Messi

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

6

Kylian Mbappé

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

7

Pelé

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

8

Sándor Kocsis

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

9

Jürgen Klinsmann

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

10

Gary Lineker

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

11

Gabriel Batistuta

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

12

Thomas Müller

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

13

Teófilo Cubillas

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

14

Helmut Rahn

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

15

Eusébio

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