The FIFA World Cup has showcased a number of world-class goal-scorers over the years, with over 2,000 goals scored in the 21 editions of the men’s tournament. However, only a few players stand among the rest as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorers.
Any player may break through during a single World Cup to win the Golden Boot–given to the player who scores the most goals in a particular tournament–but not many have had prolonged success in the international event. Germany’s Miroslav Klose reigns supreme as the men’s all-time scoring leader, with 16 goals across four competitions from 2002 to ’14.