Top 10 Champions League Goal Scorers in a Single Season

Top 10 Champions League Goal Scorers in a Single Season

The UEFA Champions League stands as one of football's fiercest tournaments, and scoring many goals in it is a rare feat. Yet, some players have consistently found the net, setting remarkable records for most goals in a single season. This list highlights those who have scored the highest number of goals throughout a Champions League campaign.

The statistics include goals from all official phases of the competition, such as group and knockout stages, but exclude qualifying rounds and penalty shootouts. Names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Lionel Messi dominate because of their incredible scoring abilities against top European clubs within one tournament cycle.

There are no adjustments made for changes in competition format or tactical shifts over time. This makes the record a straightforward snapshot of goal-scoring achievements during each specific season.

Players with Most Champions League Goals in One Season

• Rank: 1 | Player: Cristiano Ronaldo | Goals: 17 | Season: 2013–14 | Club: Real Madrid
• Rank: 2 | Player: Cristiano Ronaldo | Goals: 16 | Season: 2015–16 | Club: Real Madrid
• Rank: 3 | Player: Cristiano Ronaldo | Goals: 15 | Season: 2017–18 | Club: Real Madrid
• Rank: 4 | Player: Robert Lewandowski | Goals: 15 | Season: 2019–20 | Club: Bayern Munich
• Rank: 5 | Player: Karim Benzema | Goals: 15 | Season: 2021–22 | Club: Real Madrid
• Rank: 6 | Player: Lionel Messi | Goals: 14 | Season: 2011–12 | Club: Barcelona
• Rank: 7 | Player: José Altafini | Goals: 14 | Season: 1962–63 | Club: AC Milan
• Rank: 8 | Player: Robert Lewandowski | Goals: 13 | Season: 2021–22 | Club: Bayern Munich
• Rank: 9 | Player: Erling Haaland | Goals: 12 | Season: 2022–23 | Club: Manchester City
• Rank: 10 | Player: Ruud van Nistelrooy | Goals: 12 | Season: 2002–03 | Club: Manchester United

Frequently Asked Question

How many times has Cristiano Ronaldo led the highest scoring Champions League season?Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the top individual scoring campaigns three times: in 2013–14, 2015–16, and 2017–18.