He scored 70 goals in 115 matches with his 50th goal coming in a friendly match against the Dominican Republic on 13 June 2004. 2 goals Spain [11], Xavi Simons with Paris Saint-Germain in 2020, "Who is Xavi Simons? [a][2] He remained highest international goalscorer for 26 years until his fellow countryman Ferenc Puskás broke the record.
2 goals Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012 No international footballer has so thoroughly embodied the entire style of a nation and led to a genuine changing of the footballing world as Xavi. Indicates the top scorer of the respective confederation. In midfield, David Beckham comes in on the right. Closing in on Buffon’s record and don’t rule out him chasing Ahmed Hassan’s 184. [18] Malawi's Kinnah Phiri was the first player from Africa, and also the youngest player, to score 50 international goals. 112 caps
[9] Daei is the first player ever to score over 100 goals in international football with 109 goals.
Who is in our list? Even though it isn’t quite the pinnacle of the sport like it used to be, international football presents challenges and rewards unlike many other things in the modern game and players clearly value it very highly. The teams from Sweden’s historic U21 Euro final win against Portugal in 2015, Aston Villa took Liverpool back to 1963: Premier League 2020/21 so far explained in 12 incredible stats. He scored 57 international goals in 68 matches, played his last match on 10 April 1927. Has played more games than any European ever has. Copyright © 2020 Catena Operations Limited. Xavi Hernandez plays the position Midfield, is 40 years old and 170cm tall, weights 68kg.
He has achieved the feat while scoring a brace against Sweden in the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League on 8 September 2020. [1] He achieved the feat when he scored a brace (two goals) in a 6–2 victory against Austria on 3 June 1917. [19] Stern John of Trinidad and Tobago was the first player from North America to score 50 international goals.
170 caps Xavi Hernandez statistics played in Al-Sadd. [17], Pelé of Brazil was the first player from outside Europe and the first player from South America to score at least 50 goals. All rights reserved. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has the highest number of footballers who have scored at least 50 goals in their international career with 23 players achieving the feat to date. Rafael Márquez is a legend for Mexico and has captained his side at five straight World Cups. 99 goals This is also the fewest matches played by any player to score 50 goals.
Born in Amsterdam, Simons is the son of former Dutch footballer Regillio Simons. This century has been dominated by UEFA sides, especially when it comes to the World Cup. In addition to the four in the top 10, we also have Gerard Piqué sliding into the back line. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF). One of the most gifted midfielders to have ever played the game. 36 goals He also has a sponsorship contract with sporting goods manufacturer Nike. [3][4], In July 2019, Simons moved to French side Paris Saint-Germain, having failed to agree a new contract with Barcelona. 13 goals
[2], Simons joined the youth setup of Barcelona in 2010, and quickly progressed to become one of the Spanish club's most highly rated youth players, with English club Chelsea, as well as Spanish giants Real Madrid, reportedly attempting to sign him at a young age. Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012. Messi dragged Argentina to three finals in three straight years and has been carrying his nation to an almost comical degree given the other talent his nation has. Players in bold are still active at international level. [12] However, the first player from Asia to score at least 50 goals was Japan's Kunishige Kamamoto. Portugal On Euro 2008 Xavi won the UEFA player of the tournament, a prize that the best player of the Euro Tournament gains.
Spain He was a huge figure for Portugal (as much off the field as on it) as they won Euro 2016 and has matured into a great leader. [16] Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is the only other player to score 100 international goals other than Daei and the first European to achieve the feat.
In terms of orthodox full-backs you couldn’t ask for a better example than Philipp Lahm. VAT registration number: MT 2151 8128 | [email protected]. Check this player last stats: game log, goals, assists, played minutes, completed passes and shots.
2011 Copa América. *Registered name: Catena Operations Limited| Registered address: Quantum Place, Triq ix-Xatt Ta’ Xbiex, Gzira, GZR 1052, Malta No man has played more international games than Hassan’s staggering 184 and that alone deserves recognition (to say nothing of winning three Cup of Nations).
[22] He scored his 50th goal during his 155th international appearance, while scoring a hat-trick against Myanmar on 3 September 2015 during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[23]. Then he morphed into a dynamic centre-back to help Spain to a hat-trick in 2012. His 50th goal came on 24 July 1952, when he scored a brace in the semi-final match against Turkey at the 1952 Summer Olympics. The fabulous Diego Forlan, the master of the Jabulani ball that so vexed the world’s top strikers in the 2010 World Cup. Read on! [3] He remained the highest international goalscorer for 47 years following his 84th goal in 1956 against Austria until Ali Daei of Iran broke the record in 2003 after scoring his 85th goal against Lebanon.
133 caps He plays for Al-Sadd. [7], On 5 August 2020, Simons made his unofficial debut for the Paris Saint-Germain senior team, playing in a friendly match against Sochaux that ended in a 1–0 victory.
[10][11] He scored his 50th goal in a friendly match against Mexico on 9 January 2000. [1][9], In March 2020, Simons was named on Goal's "NxGn 2020" list of 50 best wonderkids in world football. 131 caps Forlan led Uruguay to an impressive fourth-placed finish and then did even better the next year; when he was the star of the show as La Celeste crushed everyone before them to win the 2011 Copa América.
21 goals Subscribe to Squawka’s Youtube channel here. This ranking would be based on their impact and dominance on the international stage, moreso than their individual quality (though that will still be considered). 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Xavi (born 25 January 1980) is a Spanish football player. He achieved the feat after scoring against Malaysia in 1972 Merdeka Tournament and he went on to score 80 goals for his country in 84 international appearances. [21], Bader Al-Mutawa of Kuwait has played the most matches so far to score 50 international goals.
Sergio Ramos was Spain’s young buccaneer of a right-back as they romped to consecutive trophy wins in 2008 and 2010.
In all, he played over 700 matches, a club …
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