Top 10 Footballers with the Highest Number of Headed Goals in History

Top 10 Footballers with the Highest Number of Headed Goals in History

We highlight ten football legends who have scored the most goals using their heads throughout their careers. Heading requires timing, strength, and precision, and these players mastered it.

10. Aritz Aduriz – 63 Headed Goals

The former Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz was famous for his heading skills. He once held the La Liga record for headed goals before Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed him, scoring 63 headed goals that often helped his team secure wins.

9. Bas Dost – 67 Headed Goals

Bas Dost made a name for himself with his first-touch strikes and headed goals. His time at Sporting CP highlighted his aerial threat, tallying 67 headed goals during his career.

8. Radamel Falcao – 71 Headed Goals

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, also called El Tigre, showed great attacking versatility including an aerial prowess with 71 headed goals to his name.

7. Fernando Llorente – 77 Headed Goals

Fernando Llorente is known for his accuracy and strength in the air. His 77 headed goals reflect his focus on aerial battles, often making him a valuable substitute.

6. Robert Lewandowski – 82 Headed Goals

The Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has been a constant aerial threat, scoring 82 goals with his head by outjumping defenders regularly.

5. Luuk de Jong – 85 Headed Goals

Luuk de Jong, from the Netherlands, uses his physicality and timing effectively, especially noted in the Eredivisie where he netted 85 headed goals.

4. Pelé – 124 Headed Goals

The legendary Brazilian Pelé scored 124 headed goals, showcasing his adaptability and skill across all styles of goal-scoring.

3. Carlos Alonso González (Santillana) – 125 Headed Goals

Spanish striker Santillana was famous for his jumping ability and heading technique, scoring 125 headed goals out of 290 total career goals.

2. Gerd Müller – 144 Headed Goals

Gerd Müller, one of football’s top scorers, had a remarkable talent for heading despite his relatively short height, with 144 headed goals.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 146 Headed Goals

Topping this list is Cristiano Ronaldo, whose athleticism and jumping reach of 1.87 meters helped him score 146 headed goals, setting a high standard in aerial scoring.

These ten players have set impressive records with their headed goals, demonstrating the skill and athletic ability needed to excel in this aspect of football.

• 10. Aritz Aduriz: 63 headed goals
• 9. Bas Dost: 67 headed goals
• 8. Radamel Falcao: 71 headed goals
• 7. Fernando Llorente: 77 headed goals
• 6. Robert Lewandowski: 82 headed goals
• 5. Luuk de Jong: 85 headed goals
• 4. Pelé: 124 headed goals
• 3. Santillana: 125 headed goals
• 2. Gerd Müller: 144 headed goals
• 1. Cristiano Ronaldo: 146 headed goals