Sunday, May 23, 2010

Top Scorers In The History Of The World Cup

By Phil Lister

There are always the players that are remembered for one reason or another. Just log onto a World Cup 2010 Forum and you will soon see people talking about past and present legends. The question is; who do people really remember? Unfortunately, it is not always the best players, but usually just the players that have managed to score the most goals for their country.

#10 Teofilo Cubillas

Teofilo Cubillas was born in Peru and played for his side in 1970, 1978 and 1982. The team used him as their inspiration and it is no wonder, seems as though he managed an impressive 10 goals in his span as a player there - more than anyone else in his team.

#9 Gary Lineker

As far as the England team goes, Gary Linekar was one of the most popular players in his time. He managed to get 6 goals back in 1986 and then another 4 when he joined the team in 1990, totaling 10 throughout his appearances.

#8 Gabriel Batistuta

The Argentinean was well known for his powerful right footed shots and managed to prove his dominance in 1994, 1998 and finally in 2002. He managed a total of 10 goals through his World Cup span.

#7 Helmut Rahn

Helmut Rahn participated in the 1954 and 1958 events, but is probably not as well known as some. He managed to score 10 goals in just 9 games, making an impressive appearance in both events for Argentina.

#6 Jurgen Klinsmann

Jurgen Klinsmann was well known for his goal celebrations. He played in 1990, 1994 and 1998 and managed to tally 11 goals in his time playing, again, a very impressive performance.

#5 Sandor Kocsis

It is not very often that someone from Hungary gets in the lime light. This was the case in 1954 though, when Sandor Kocsis managed to achieve a very high goal count of 11.

#4 Pele

Go onto a World Cup 2010 Forum and you will soon see just how popular he is. He was one of the most impressive players of his time, spanning from 1958-1970, starting at just 17 years old. He managed 12 goals in his World Cup Career.

#3 Just Fontaine

France was next to have some limelight, with Just Fontaine making a flash appearance in 1958. He managed a staggering 13 goals in just one tournament!

#2 Gerd Muller

In 1970 and 1974, the German set out what he does best, scoring as many goals as possible. He did a good job, managing to 14 goals, helping to crush Holland in the final in 1974.

#1 Ronaldo

Another Brazilian and the all time top goal scorer. Ronaldo went a straight stretch from 1994-2006 and managed to 15 goals, scoring 8 of those in 2006. Visit a World Cup 2010 Forum and see how popular he is.

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