A competition with a rich history
The European Cup is one of the most prestigious competitions in European football. With more than 60 years of history, this tournament has seen countless legendary footballers who have left their mark on this competition.
Since its first edition in 1960 in France, the European Championship has evolved into an exciting competition full of rivalries. Over time, changes have been introduced in the format and now it has up to 24 participants, making it even more competitive and exciting.
The top scorers of the European Cup
One of the most interesting statistics of the European Championship is the list of the top scorers in the history of the tournament. These players have left an indelible mark with their goals and contributed to the success of their teams.
Cristiano Ronaldo: the king of goals
At the top of this list is Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best European footballers of all time. With a total of 14 goals in the final stages of the European Cup, Ronaldo is the top scorer in the history of this tournament. His legacy with Real Madrid and Manchester United is indelible, and he has also led the Portugal national team in several editions of the European Championship.
Michel Platini: a French legend
In second place we find Michel Platini, another of the big names of the Eurocopa. With 9 goals in the tournament, Platini has left an indelible mark on the history of French football. His talent and skill as a midfielder has been admired by all football lovers.
Antoine Griezmann: the future of France
Another outstanding player in the history of the European Cup is Antoine Griezmann. With 7 goals in the tournament, Griezmann has been one of the pillars of the French national team’s success in recent years. After winning the World Cup in 2018, Griezmann will be looking to extend his goalscoring record at this year’s Euros.
Other great scorers
In addition to the players mentioned, there are other footballers who have left their mark on the history of the European Cup. Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović and many others have contributed their goals to the excitement and success of this competition.
In short, the European Championship is a competition full of goals and glory. The top goalscorers have left an indelible mark on the history of European football and have thrilled the fans with their performances. With this year’s edition about to start, we will be waiting to see if any of these players manage to extend their goalscoring record.
