Champions League: the best African scorers historically!

Europe 03 March 2025 at 17:04

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Champions League: the best African scorers historically!

For decades, African footballers have shone on the European stage, leaving an indelible mark on the most prestigious of club competitions, the UEFA Champions League. From George Weah, the first African Ballon d'Or winner, to current superstar Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o, ambassadors from the Mother Continent have written the history of the “Cup with the Big Ears” through legendary performances.

As the 2024-2025 edition of the C1 enters its crucial phase with the Round of 16, it's time to take a look back at the competition's top African scorers.

Mohamed Salah, Europe's Pharaoh!

Unsurprisingly, Mohamed Salah tops the list. Liverpool's Egyptian genius dominates with an impressive total of 51 goals in the C1, consolidating his status as an attacking benchmark.

What's more, the two-time African Ballon d'Or winner is currently the 10th top scorer in the competition's history.

Behind the Pharaohs' captain, legendary Ivorian shot-stopper Didier Drogba follows close behind with 44 goals, while three-time Champions League winner Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon completes the podium with 30 goals.

Other African stars such as Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also feature in this prestigious ranking.

Top 10 African scorers in the Champions League (as of March 3, 2025) :

Mohamed Salah (Egypt) - 51 goal.
Didier Drogba (Côte d'Ivoire) - 44 goal
Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon) - 30 goal
Sadio Mané (Senegal) - 27 goal
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) - 20 goal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) - 17 goal
Seydou Doumbia (Côte d'Ivoire) - 15goal
Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) - 14 goal
George Weah (Liberia) - 14 goal
Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo) - 14 goal

This ranking illustrates the considerable impact of African players in European soccer, and testifies to their exceptional talent. With the constant evolution of the sport-king, there's no doubt that new faces will one day shake up this hierarchy!