Top five active players with most goals in men's field hockey

Two Indian players are on the list.

Field Hockey has grown as a sport in many ways over the course of history. But one thing that has been definitive and unchanged is the need for prolific goal-scorers who are able to win matches for their teams and stand out from the rest. Indian hockey icon Dhyan Chand set an incredible bar in terms of scoring goals, having recorded 570 goals in International Hockey during his career.

While it’ll be a gigantic task for any player to match that, there are some active Hockey stars who have proven themselves as clutch, efficient goal-scorers too.

The special thing about Field Hockey is that a goal-scorer isn’t assigned to a particular position, meaning that a defender has equal chances of scoring goals as a forward. Over the last decade or so, Field Hockey has seen rise of some impeccable players who have maintained admirable consistency when it comes to scoring goals.

Here’s a look at the top active goal-scorers in men’s field hockey, including where Harmanpreet Singh ranks:

Top active players with most goals in men’s hockey

5. Mandeep Singh (117 goals)

Mandeep Singh, who has been a reliable forward for India since 2013, has been crucial to the team’s success over the last decade. He has played in over 240 matches for India and helped them win two Olympic bronze medals and two gold medals at the Asian Games in 2014 and 2018. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Mandeep scored an important goal against New Zealand, bringing his total to 117 goals at the age of 29

4. Razie Rahim (143 goals)

Malaysian defender Razie Rahim, now 36, is still a key player for his national team, which he has represented since 2006. He is known for his skill in penalty corners and has scored 143 goals in over 230 international matches. Rahim has been essential in Malaysia’s achievements, including winning silver medals at the 2010 and 2018 Asian Games.

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3. Tom Boon (170 goals)

Tom Boon has been a star for Belgium since his debut in 2012. The 34-year-old forward has scored 170 goals in over 200 matches, making him Belgium’s top scorer in history. Boon played a major role in Belgium’s wins at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the 2018 Hockey World Cup. In Paris 2024, he added four more goals to his total, including a hat-trick against Australia.

2. Gonzalo Peillat (178 goals)

Gonzalo Peillat has had an impressive international career. He originally played for Argentina, where he helped win the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. After a break from international hockey, Peillat returned in 2022, this time playing for Germany. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Peillat scored four goals, including one against India in the semi-finals, bringing his total to 178 goals.

1. Harmanpreet Singh (198 goals)

Harmanpreet Singh led India at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a standout performance, scoring 10 goals during the tournament, including crucial goals in the quarter-final, semi-final, and bronze medal match. His consistent scoring in seven out of eight matches was key to India’s success.

With a total of 198 goals, Harmanpreet is currently the top active goal-scorer in men’s field hockey. At 28 years old, he has plenty of time to add to his impressive tally.

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