UEFA CL: The top 10 African goal scorers!

Europe 15 April 2025 at 12:30

Amine Jomni

News Editor

For several decades, African stars have lit up the European stage, leaving their mark on the prestigious UEFA Champions League. From George Weah, crowned European Ballon d'Or, to Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's current star, and icons like Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o, representatives from the Mother Continent have written unforgettable chapters in the history of the "Cup with the big ears."

As the 2024-2025 edition of the CL reaches the quarter-final second legs, it's the perfect time to focus on the top African goal scorers in this legendary competition.

Mohamed Salah, king of Europe

At the top of the rankings, Mohamed Salah is undoubtedly in control. The Egyptian forward from Liverpool boasts an impressive total of 51 goals, solidifying his status as a leading offensive force in African football.

A two-time African Ballon d'Or winner, he is also among the top 10 goal scorers in Champions League history.

African legends at the summit

Behind the "Pharaoh," Didier Drogba holds the second spot with 44 goals. A true Chelsea hero, the Ivorian was long one of the tournament's iconic figures.

In third place, Samuel Eto'o, a three-time winner of the competition, completes this elite podium with 30 goals.

An impressive African elite

The ranking also includes major names in modern African football such as Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, all of whom have left their mark on the competition with their talent.

Here is the ranking of the top 10 African goal scorers in the Champions League (as of April 15, 2025):

1. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 51 goals
2. Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) – 44 goals
3. Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon) – 30 goals
4. Sadio Mané (Senegal) – 27 goals
5. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) – 20 goals
6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) – 17 goals
7. Seydou Doumbia (Ivory Coast) – 15 goals
8. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) – 14 goals
9. George Weah (Liberia) – 14 goals
10. Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo) – 14 goals

This ranking perfectly illustrates the major contribution of African footballers to the grandeur of European football. And with the rise of new generations, this hierarchy could soon be shaken by new talents emerging from Africa!