The 10 youngest footballers to score 400 goals for club and country
Scoring 400 goals in a career is an extraordinary feat, but doing so at a young age places these players in the sport's elite tier. From legends of the past to today's global stars, these ten footballers were the fastest — in terms of age — to reach the milestone across club and international play.
10. Luis Suárez – 31 years, 1 month
One of the most clinical forwards of his generation, Luis Suárez hit the 400-goal mark just after turning 31. During his prolific spell at Barcelona, the Uruguayan registered 195 goals and 113 assists in just 283 appearances, highlighting his lethal consistency in the final third.
9. Harry Kane – 30 years, 8 months, 30 days
Harry Kane's ability to score from all angles has made him one of the most reliable forwards in modern football. England’s all-time leading scorer hit 400 goals before turning 31, cementing his place as a world-class finisher with standout spells at Tottenham and now Bayern Munich.
8. Robert Lewandowski – 30 years, 6 months, 16 days
Robert Lewandowski reached the 400-goal milestone at 30 years and 6 months, after dominating both the Bundesliga and international stage. His sharp instincts and relentless output for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich placed him among football’s elite goal machines.
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7. Neymar Jr – 28 years, 9 months, 1 day
Despite spending most of his career out wide, Neymar hit 400 goals before his 29th birthday. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, he blended flair with killer instincts during brilliant spells at Santos, Barcelona and PSG, making him one of the game's most entertaining scorers.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo – 28 years, 11 months, 1 day
Cristiano Ronaldo reached his 400th goal just shy of turning 29. Renowned for his longevity and staggering international record — including 143 goals for Portugal — Ronaldo’s transformation from winger to elite striker saw him dominate for clubs across England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia.
5. Jimmy Greaves – 28 years, 1 month, 17 days
A forgotten giant of English football, Jimmy Greaves reached 400 goals in just 524 games. Scoring freely for Chelsea and Spurs, and netting 44 times in 57 appearances for England, Greaves remains one of the most efficient strikers the game has ever seen.
4. Uwe Seeler – 28 years, 9 days
German great Uwe Seeler reached 400 goals just over a week after his 28th birthday, needing only 387 matches — the fastest on this list by games played. A one-club icon for Hamburger SV, Seeler also scored 43 goals in 72 caps for West Germany.
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3. Lionel Messi – 27 years, 3 months, 3 days
Lionel Messi achieved the 400-goal mark by the age of 27 years and 3 months, continuing a scoring trend that began with his Barcelona debut in 2003. His consistency across two decades — for club and country — helped define a footballing era.
2. Gerd Müller – 27 years, 2 months, 17 days
Gerd Müller was a prolific scorer well before football embraced the modern stats era. Nicknamed "Der Bomber", he reached 400 goals slightly before turning 27 and would go on to tally 634 goals in his career — many coming with Bayern Munich.
1. Kylian Mbappé – 26 years, 10 months, 24 days
Topping the list is French superstar Kylian Mbappé, who reached 400 career goals at just 26 years and 328 days old. After breaking through as a teenage sensation, Mbappé became PSG's all-time top scorer and continues to break records as the new face of Real Madrid.
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