AFC Asian Cup 2023: Players with most international goals

Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri tops the list.

As the AFC Asian Cup 2023 captivates audiences with its electrifying clashes, the competition not only showcases spectacular matches but also serves as a stage for the prolific goal-scorers. At the onset of the major competition, there will be a huge competition among the scorers to outwit each other in the goal tally.

As the tournament progresses, the spotlight will be on the players who have elevated themselves to a league of their own – the goal-scoring maestros. These footballers have not only been vital architects of their respective teams’ success but have also etched their names in AFC Asian Cup history with their extraordinary international goal tallies.  

Leading the charge is India’s legendary striker, Sunil Chhetri. Chhetri’s clinical finishing and leadership have been influential for the Indian football team, making him not only the top international goal-scorer in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 but also inching closer to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Close on Chhetri’s heels is Ali Mabkhout of the United Arab Emirates, with an impressive tally of 85 international goals. Mabkhout’s goal-scoring instincts have been a crucial asset for his team. Iran’s Sardar Azmoun, Qatar’s Almoez Ali, and Iran’s Mehdi Taremi form a formidable trio, with goal tallies of 49, 46, and 41, respectively. South Korea’s star player, Son Heung-min, has lived up to his reputation as one of the world’s top forwards. Sharing the sixth spot with Mehdi Taremi, Son has netted an impressive 41 international goals.

As the tournament progresses, these goal-scoring geniuses will continue to play a key role in determining the success of their respective teams. Consequently, the race for the Golden Boot will be underway, and fans can expect more dazzling goals and memorable moments from these extraordinary players in the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

Let’s take a look at the players with the most international goals who are participating in the AFC Asian Cup.

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