Football

The 20 Greatest Strikers in Football History: A Legendary Countdown

Football has produced countless legendary goal scorers, but only a few can truly be considered the greatest. Based on trophies, goals, and legacy, here is a countdown of the top 20 strikers to ever grace the pitch—starting from number 20 and working our way to the ultimate icon.

20. Dixie Dean

Dixie Dean
By Dr. David France – Dr. David France. Coloured and cropped by Cesare Faragò, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=151801073

Dixie Dean was Everton’s all-time leading scorer, racking up 568 goals in 612 appearances. His 60-goal top-flight season in 1927/28 remains an unmatched feat in English football history.

19. Sándor Kocsis

Sándor Kocsis
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Sándor Kocsis was a vital part of Hungary’s legendary national team in the 1950s. He scored 11 goals in the 1954 World Cup and finished his career with 556 goals in 538 games.