Top 10 Footballers with the Highest Goal Tally in a Single Champions League Season
The UEFA Champions League stands as one of football’s toughest competitions, where netting goals consistently is a feat few achieve. Yet, some players, including iconic figures like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Robert Lewandowski, have repeatedly shattered records by scoring an impressive number of goals in just one Champions League campaign.
This list highlights those who hold the top 10 spots for most goals scored within a single season of the tournament. The goal counts include all official matches from group stages through to the knockout rounds but exclude qualifying games and penalty shootouts. This approach offers a clear snapshot of scoring prowess against Europe’s elite clubs during the regular competition cycle.
No adjustments are made for differences in format or tactical styles over the years, making these figures a straightforward record of individual achievement across seasons.
Footballers with the 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 had the highest scoring Champions League season? Cristiano Ronaldo leads this record three times with his top-scoring campaigns in the 2013–14, 2015–16, and 2017–18 seasons.
