Discover the Europa League’s top goal scorers as we celebrate the phenomenal skills of the five players who have dominated the competition.
The UEFA Europa League has seen countless goalscoring exploits that have left fans in awe. These talented marksmen have etched their names in history, leaving an indelible mark on the competition. In this post, we delve into the realms of the Europa League’s goal-scoring elite, celebrating the top five players who have displayed unparalleled prowess in finding the back of the net.
5. Kevin Gameiro – 22 goals
Kevin Gameiro is a striker known for his clinical finishing and poacher’s instinct. The Frenchman has proven to be a consistent force in the Europa League with an impressive 22 goals. He has played for Sevilla, Atletico Madrid, and Valencia in the tournament. His exploits in the Europa League have seen him lift the prestigious trophy on four separate occasions. Three of these championship triumphs came during his time at Sevilla in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Further success came his way with Atletico Madrid in 2018.
4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 24 goals
In his prime, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was renowned for his blistering pace and deadly finishing. The Gabonese striker has showcased his talents on the Europa League stage, with 24 goals to his name. He reached the final with Arsenal in 2018/19, but had to settle for a runners-up medal following the Gunners’ 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the showpiece event. He has also played for LOSC Lille, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona in the competition.
3. Munas Dabbur – 24 goals
Munas Dabbur has enjoyed success across various clubs in the Europa League. His impressive goal-scoring prowess, reflected in a total of 24 goals, has left an indelible mark on the history of the competition. Dabbur’s journey in the Europa League began during his time at Maccabi Tel-Aviv, where he showcased his burgeoning talent. His impressive performances led to moves to Red Bull Salzburg and later Sevilla. In the 2019/20 season, the striker achieved the pinnacle of success in the competition, securing a winners’ medal with Sevilla. He now plays for Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
2. Aritz Aduriz – 26 goals
Aritz Aduriz, a legendary figure at Athletic Club, is the second-highest scorer in the Europa League. Throughout his illustrious career, Aduriz displayed a remarkable ability to outmaneuver and outwit opposing defenses. The former striker may have fallen short of clinching the coveted Europa League trophy, but his individual contributions were nothing short of extraordinary. During the 2015/16 season, he showcased his unerring finishing ability, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer. His scoring prowess didn’t wane in subsequent seasons either. He once again clinched the title of top scorer, sharing it with Lazio’s Ciro Immobile in 2017/18 with eight goals.
1. Radamel Falcao – 30 goals
Radamel Falcao, with an astounding 30 goals, stands tall as the leading goalscorer in Europa League history. Falcao’s exceptional goal-scoring prowess was showcased during the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons. The Colombian sharpshooter left defenders in awe and opposition goalkeepers despairing. He finished as the top scorer and experienced the ultimate joy of lifting the Europa League trophy on two occasions. His first triumph came in 2011 when Falcao was part of the formidable FC Porto side that dominated the competition. A year later, he continued his European conquest, this time donning the colors of Atletico Madrid.
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