Top 10 players with most goals in FIFA Club World Cup history

These players have gone on to score to help their clubs to lift the trophy.

The FIFA Club World Cup is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. It is an annual competition in which the top club teams from various continents battle for the title of world champions. Since the competition's start in 2000, several outstanding players have made their mark by scoring noteworthy goals. This article will look at the top ten players in Club World Cup history who have scored the most goals.

10. Mauricio Molina (3)

Mauricio Molina is a retired Colombian footballer who played as a midfielder for Seongam Football club where he scored 3 goals in 3 games. The French player only spent one season with the club and displayed a great show in the FIFA Club World Cup.

9. Karim Benzema (4)

Karim Benzema is a French footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid as a striker. He has represented Spain in the FIFA Club World Cup on multiple occasions. In the 2014 tournament, Benzema scored two goals to assist Real Madrid to win the title. He also competed in the 2016 and 2018 versions of the competition. In this competition, he has a total of three goals in eight games.

Overall, Benzema has been an important player for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup, contributing to their triumph with his goalscoring skills. He is known as a clinical finisher, and he has shown himself on the big stage in the Club World Cup.

8. Mohamed Aboutreika (4)

Mohamed Aboutreika is a former Egyptian footballer who specialised in attacking midfield. He has represented Egypt's Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup on multiple occasions. Aboutreika was instrumental in Al Ahly reaching the tournament's final in 2006, where they eventually ended as runners-up. He was also a member of the Al Ahly team that advanced to the competition's semi-finals in 2008.

Overall, Aboutreika was an important player for Al Ahly in the Club World Cup, and his performances helped the Egyptian club establish itself as a contender in the competition. Despite the fact that Al Ahly did not win the Club World Cup, Aboutreika's services to the team will be remembered by Egyptian football fans. In 11 games, he scored 4 goals.

7. Denílson (4)

Denlson is a former Brazilian attacking mid. He was a member of the Brazilian national team that won the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1997 and also competed in the FIFA World Cup in 1998.

Denlson represented Sao Paulo at the 2005 FIFA Club World Cup, where he scored one goal. So Paulo won the competition after defeating Liverpool in the final. Overall, Denlson was an important player for So Paulo in the 2005 FIFA Club World Cup, and his performances helped the Brazilian club win its first Club World Cup trophy. His competition goal demonstrated his ability and helped seal his place in So Paulo and Brazilian football history. He scored 4 goals in 3 games.

6. Tsukasa Shiotani (4)

Tsukasa Shiotani is widely considered one of Japan's best defenders and has been a consistent performer for his club over the years. Shiotani is well-known for his aerial skills, tackling prowess, and positional knowledge. He is also a team leader, having captained Sanfrecce Hiroshima on multiple occasions. He is one of the competition's most prolific goal scorers. Shiotani took part in the FIFA Club World Cup with two separate teams: Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Omiya Ardija. The defender, on the other hand, scored 4 goals in 9 games.

5. Luis Suárez (5)

Luis Suárez is an Uruguayan professional footballer who currently plays for Compeonato as a striker. He has made 2 appearances in the FIFA Club World Cup, representing his former club Barcelona. Suárez was a member of the Barcelona side that won the tournament in 2015, scoring five goals and earning the tournament's Golden Foot award.

Overall, Suárez has been an important player for Barcelona in the Club World Cup, contributing to their success with his goal-scoring talents. He is widely considered as one of the world's top strikers, and his efforts in the Club World Cup have further enhanced his reputation.

4. Lionel Messi (5)

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain. He has played for Barcelona in the FIFA Club World Cup a number of times. Messi has been a big reason why Barcelona has won the tournament three times (in 2009, 2011, and 2015). In 2009 and 2011, he scored several key goals and won the tournament's Golden Ball award. In 5 games, he scored 5 goals.

Overall, Messi is seen as one of the best football players of all time, and his play in the Club World Cup only adds to his legacy. He has been a key player for Barcelona in the tournament, helping the Spanish club become one of the best teams in the competition.

3. César Delgado (5)

César Delgado is a former forward for the Argentine national football team. Throughout his career, he played for various clubs, including Cruz Azul, Olympique Lyonnais, and Atlas.

Delgado represented Cruz Azul in multiple FIFA Club World Cup outings. In 2013, he was a member of the Cruz Azul squad that reached the tournament's final before losing to Bayern Munich. Delgado scored 2 goals in the tournament and was recognized in the tournament's best XI. 5 goals were scored in 6 appearances.

2. Gareth Bale (6)

Former Welsh professional footballer Gareth Bale recently retired from playing in 2023 to pursue a career in golf. He has made multiple FIFA Club World Cup appearances with his previous club, Real Madrid.

Bale was a member of the Real Madrid teams that won the championship in 2014, 2016, and 2017, scoring numerous critical goals and assisting on several more. In 2014, he was likewise chosen to be the tournament's best eleven. He scored 6 goals in 6 appearances for the club. Bale was a vital player for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup, and his contributions helped the Spanish club become one of the tournament's dominant sides. 

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (7)

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional footballer from Portugal who is now a forward for Al-Nassr. He has participated in the FIFA Club World Cup on multiple occasions, representing his previous clubs Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Ronaldo was a member of the Real Madrid teams that won the event in 2014, 2016, and 2017. In 2016 and 2017, he was named to the tournament's top eleven. He also played for Manchester United in the 2008 campaign, which they won. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored  7 goals in 8  competition games.