Top 10 players with most goals under Jose Mourinho

The legendary tactician has a tendency to bring out the best from his goalscorers.

Jose Mourinho is one of the best managers in football. He commands a lot of respect due to his tactical prowess and knowledge. Over the years, Mourinho has won multiple trophies with clubs all across Europe. During this process, he has worked with some of the finest goalscorers of this generation.

Whether it is in the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A, Jose Mourinho has won trophies everywhere, thanks to the fabulous attacking players at his disposal. Despite his pragmatic approach towards the game and a focus on being defensively sound, Mourinho’s teams have also had brilliant attacking players upon whom he relied for goals.

Some of these players went on to score a lot of goals for the boss and won trophies with him in the same breath. Focusing on such individuals, here are the top 10 players with the most goals under Jose Mourinho.

10. Eden Hazard - 36 goals

Eden Hazard was a key figure when Jose Mourinho returned to Chelsea for a second stint. The Belgian winger scored 36 goals for the tactician in 125 appearances. He also had 30 assists during that time. The duo won a Premier League together. 

9. Benni McCarthy - 38 goals

Benni McCarthy scored 38 goals for Jose Mourinho, the ninth-highest total for a player under the Portuguese. The South African forward was one of the most popular players from the country to play in England. However, he played under Mourinho at FC Porto and the duo won the Portuguese league together.

8. Harry Kane - 45 goals

Jose Mourinho and Harry Kane combined at Tottenham Hotspur and created a fabulous partnership at the time. The English striker scored 45 goals in 62 matches with 18 assists on top while playing under the Portuguese tactician. While there was a lot of success on the pitch, it did not translate into a trophy. 

7. Derlei - 56 goals

Derlei and Jose Mourinho were together at FC Porto. The Brazilian scored 56 goals under the manager in 94 appearances. He also made 16 assists, suggesting his key role in a successful two-year period. The duo won multiple trophies together, including the UEFA Cup (now Europa League) and the UEFA Champions League.

6. Gonzalo Higuain - 57 goals

Gonzalo Higuain has 57 goals and 28 assists under Jose Mourinho in 123 appearances. He worked with the tactician during his three-year stint with Real Madrid. During that period, they won the Spanish league and the domestic cup together.

5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 58 goals

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, much like Jose Mourinho, has been successful wherever he has gone. Both figures were at Inter and Manchester United together. During his time under Mourinho, Ibrahimovic scored 58 goals in 100 appearances with 23 assists. The Swede won his first major European title, the UEFA Europa League, with Mourinho while representing MUFC. 

4. Frank Lampard - 71 goals

The sole midfielder on this list, Frank Lampard was instrumental in Jose Mourinho’s success at Chelsea FC. He scored 71 goals for the boss in 215 appearances. The Englishman also had 58 assists during that time. As for major trophies, the pair won a Premier League and a League Cup together.

3. Didier Drogba - 73 goals

Didier Drogba and Jose Mourinho were a dynamic duo and the Ivorian enjoyed a very successful period under the boss. He scored 73 goals for him in 186 outings at Chelsea FC. They won a Premier League together in addition to two domestic cups.

2. Karim Benzema - 78 goals

Karim Benzema was one of the most prolific goalscorers for Jose Mourinho during his time at Real Madrid. In just 150 appearances, he got 78 goals and 49 assists. The Frenchman was significant in helping the manager win the Spanish La Liga in 2011-12.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo - 168 goals

As expected, Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-scoring player under Jose Mourinho. The legendary Portuguese player formed a sensational partnership with his boss at Real Madrid. He scored 168 goals in merely 164 appearances with 49 assists as well. They won three trophies together, including the La Liga.