Top 10 highest goal scorers of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Messi, Josef Bican

Since returning to Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo, a legendary player for Manchester United, has continued his incredible scoring streak, accumulating 815 goals.

He has already surpassed other international players in scoring, but where does he stand in terms of overall career goals?

The amazing Ronaldo has surpassed Austrian-Czech legend Josef Bican in the all-time scoring charts in recent years.

The Portuguese superstar has etched his name at the top of scoring records in history with the most FIFA-recognized goals.

However, Ronaldo is now at the top of the list, moving ahead of the legendary trio of Romario, Ferenc Puskas, and Pele.

Here is the list of top ten goal scorers in history below:

10. Tulio Maravilha

575 goals (total games unknown) – 1988-2019

9, Uwe Seeler

575+ goals (total games unknown) – 1953-1978

8. Ferenc Deak

576+ goals (total games unknown) – 1940-1957

7. Gerd Muller

734 goals in 793 games – 1962-1981

6. Ferenc Puskas

746+ goals in 754+ games – 1943-1966

5. Pele

757 goals in 831 games – 1957-1977

4. Romario

772 goals 994 games – 1985-2007

3. Lionel Messi

781 goals in 989 games – 2003-present

2. Josef Bican

805+ goals in 530+ games – 1931-1956

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

816 goals in 1,129 games – 2001-present