Top 11 players with most goals under Jose Mourinho
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The legendary tactician has a tendency to bring out the best in his forwards.
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 goal scorers of this generation. Whether it is in the Premier League, LaLiga, 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 11 players with the most goals under Jose Mourinho. The coach is currently working with Turkish club Fenerbahce.
11. Eden Hazard – 36 goals
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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 the Premier League together.
10. 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 Liga Portugal together.
9. 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.
8. Romelu Lukaku – 47 goals
Lukaku scored 47 goals in 101 appearances, while playing under the leadership of Jose Mourinho. He also registered 12 assits in these appearances. Lukaku has played under José Mourinho at three different clubs: Chelsea, Manchester United, and AS Roma
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 Milan 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 the Premier League and the 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 coach. He scored 73 goals in 186 outings for him at Chelsea FC. They won the Premier League together in addition to two domestic cups.
2. Karim Benzema – 78 goals
Karim Benzema was one of the most prolific goal scorers 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 LaLiga 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 LaLiga.
Who is the top scorer under Jose Mourinho?
CR7 is the top scorer for Mourinho, having netted 168 goals in 164 outings under the coach.
Who is the second top scorer under Jose Mourinho?
Karim Benzema netted 78 goals during his time at Real Madrid under the mentorship of Mourinho.
How many players have scored 50 goals or more under Mourinho?
Seven players have. They are: Derlei, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gonzalo Higuain.
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