The best goalscorers in soccer, past and present, have all delivered on Europe's biggest stage.
No matter how many goals players score across Europe's top five leagues, finding the back of the net in the Champions League just means more. From group stage—now known as the league phase—hat tricks to all-important finishes in the UCL final, each Champions League goal goes toward building a legacy for both player and club.
Originally called the European Cup when established in 1955, the tournament did not become the Champions League until the 1992–93 season. Both iterations of the competition have an impressive list of goalscorers, but the Champions League is home to the greatest players of all time.
Check out the 15 top goalscorers in UCL history.






