The Champions League is one of the most awaited and prestigious leagues in the world. This competition has an amazing history of scorers to give birth to legends.
Neymar, Roberto Firmino and Harry Kane later became the spotlight. They are transformed like a sophisticated scorers for their respective clubs.
However, the three names are not included in the list of top scorers throughout the Champions League. Even arguably, their goal record lags far behind the top 5 scorer below.
But did not rule out the fifth will be on the list. Moreover, the third age is fairly young and club Champions League subscription.
Then who are the top five goalscorers of all time in the Champions League? Here's the review
Karim Benzema
The French and Real Madrid strikers are at number 5 on the list. In fact, Benzema has scored 53 goals in 99 games in the Champions League.
Karim Benzema started his career with Lyon before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. He has established himself as one of Europe's top strikers since moving to Real Madrid and is currently the seventh highest scorer for the club.
He has won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid. Even trophies can increase this season because Real Madrid still survive in the round of 16 large.
Clubs: Lyon and Real Madrid
Games: 99
Goal: 53
Ruud van Nistelrooy
The Dutch and Real Madrid legend, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, is number 4 on this list. During a career in the Champions League, he has scored 56 goals in 73 matches.
Nistelrooy has been the Champions League's top scorer in all three editions with Manchester United. Unfortunately, he is the only footballer on this list who has never won a Champions League title.
The Dutchman was also twice crowned as the best player of the Champions League.
Clubs: PSV, Manchester United and Real Madrid
Action: 73
Goal: 56
Raul Gonzalez
Real Madrid legend Raul is ranked third after scoring 71 goals in 142 games. All his goals were the majority came as he strengthened Real Madrid.
The former Spanish striker was the Champions League's top scorer in 1999-2000 and 2000-01. He has also won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
In addition, Raul has also won the La Liga top scorer award on two different occasions and has 6 La Liga titles in his name. He was Madrid's top scorer until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed his record.
Clubs: Real Madrid and Schalke 04
Action: 142
Goal: 71
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has been crazy since his debut with Barcelona in 2004 when he was 17 years old. The Argentine has scored 97 goals in 121 matches.
Messi has five Ballon d'Or awards on his behalf and is named as one of the greatest players of all time. He is La Liga's top scorer and also holds the record for most goalscorer in a season of La Liga (50).
He has won the Champions League four times. Messi also finished as the top scorer in five different occasions.
Club: Barcelona
Action: 121
Goal: 97
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 116 goals in the Champions League in 147 matches. A few records accompany him as the top scorer of the Champions League.
He is the only player to score 100 goals in the Champions League and has the highest number of award winners of the Champions League scorer, which is six. He also holds the record for most hat tricks in the Champions League.
Manchester United's ex is also the top scorer for the Portuguese national team and Real Madrid. He is also the only player in history to win four gold shoes.
Clubs: Manchester United and Real Madrid
Action: 147
Goal: 116