The top historical scorers of selections: what positions are Ronaldo and Messi?

ByDavid Mitchell
The top historical scorers of selections: what positions are Ronaldo and Messi?

Lionel Messi He got a new brand in his legendary career: with the triplet that scored Bolivia by the South American qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup, he surpassed Ali Daei Like the second Maximum historical scorer of selectionsin a ranking that leads Cristiano Ronaldo Since September 2021.

The Portuguese striker accumulates 141 conquests With his selected, 27 more than the many scored by the Argentine (114 goals).

According to Daei, his brand is 111 goals, but FIFA does not account for its double against Afghanistan for the 2002 Asian games or a bit against Ecuador, considering that Iran went out to the court with the Olympic team.

Behind the three attackers who exceeded hundred goals with their national teams, the Indian Sunil Chhetri and Malayo Mokhtar Dahari appear.

The top national team scorers

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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