Ranking the Top Scorer at Every Age in World Football

18 years – Ethan Nwaneri (9 goals)

Ethan Nwaneri has started to find his feet at senior level with 9 goals. The Arsenal youngster remains one of England’s most exciting long-term prospects.

19 years – Désiré Doué (13 goals)

PSG’s dynamic midfielder Désiré Doué is thriving with 13 goals. He’s emerging as a key figure for both club and country at just 19.

20 years – Lucas Stassin (12 goals)

Lucas Stassin has quietly made a name for himself at Wolfsburg. His 12 goals highlight a breakthrough season in Germany.

21 years – Benjamin Šeško (21 goals)

Šeško is hitting top form for RB Leipzig, netting 21 times. His blend of power and technique is proving lethal at the highest level.

22 years – Hugo Ekitike (22 goals)

A fresh start at Eintracht Frankfurt has reignited Ekitike’s scoring touch. With 22 goals, he’s finally living up to his early potential.

23 years – Mason Greenwood (20 goals)

After a controversial career reset, Greenwood is letting his football do the talking at Marseille. His 20-goal haul shows he’s back in rhythm.

24 years – Erling Haaland (30 goals)

Haaland remains a goal machine at 24, scoring 30 times for Manchester City. Injury spells aside, he continues to dominate defenses.

25 years – Alexander Isak (27 goals)

Newcastle’s Swedish striker has taken another leap forward. With 27 goals, Isak is confirming his status as one of Europe’s elite forwards.

26 years – Kylian Mbappé (38 goals)

Mbappé leads the pack with 38 goals this season, his first at Real Madrid. He’s already showing why he was their marquee signing.

27 years – Ousmane Dembélé (33 goals)

Injury-free and focused, Dembélé is enjoying a career-best campaign. His 33 goals for PSG highlight his massive attacking influence.

28 years – Raphinha (34 goals)

Raphinha has stepped up massively at Barcelona this season. With 34 goals, he’s added consistency to his explosive style.

29 years – Serhou Guirassy (33 goals)

Guirassy has carried his Stuttgart form into Dortmund. He’s netted 33 times and become one of the Bundesliga’s most clinical finishers.

30 years – Bruno Fernandes (19 goals)

Bruno remains Manchester United’s most reliable source of creativity. His 19 goals underline his importance as a goal-scoring playmaker.

31 years – Harry Kane (31 goals)

Kane has adapted seamlessly to German football with Bayern. A return of 31 goals speaks to his world-class consistency.

32 years – Mohamed Salah (33 goals)

Salah keeps defying time and expectations. At 32, he continues to be Liverpool’s talisman with another 30+ goal season.

33 years – Ante Budimir (22 goals)

Osasuna’s Budimir is having a late-career surge with 22 goals. He’s been crucial in keeping his club competitive in La Liga.

34 years – Antoine Griezmann (33 goals)

Griezmann remains Atlético Madrid’s heartbeat. His 33 goals this season are a testament to his durability and brilliance.

35 years – Joselu (14 goals)

At 35, Joselu is still a reliable option up front. His 14 goals showcase his knack for being in the right place at the right time.

36 years – Robert Lewandowski (40 goals)

Lewandowski tops the entire list with a staggering 40 goals. Even at 36, the Polish striker is showing no signs of slowing down.