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Most official goals in a single calendar year

For club + country combined, FIFA-recognized record.

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At a glance

Lionel Messi leads with 91 goals. 6 goals ahead of Gerd Müller (85). The list has 7 entries, from 91 at the top down to 56 at the bottom. The top 5 average 76 goals per entry. The leader comes from Argentinië.

  1. 1
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2012 (Barcelona + Argentinië)

    91
    goals
  2. 2
    Gerd MüllerDuitsland

    1972 (Bayern + Duitsland)

    85
    goals
  3. 3
    Cristiano RonaldoPortugal

    2013

    69
    goals
  4. 3
    Robert LewandowskiPolen

    2021

    69
    goals
  5. 5
    PeléBrazilië

    1959

    66
    goals
  6. 6
    Erling HaalandNoorwegen

    2022

    61
    goals
  7. 7
    Harry KaneEngeland

    2023

    56
    goals
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most official goals in a single calendar year"?
Lionel Messi is number 1 with 91 goals.
What is the top 3 of "Most official goals in a single calendar year"?
The top 3: 1. Lionel Messi (91 goals), 2. Gerd Müller (85 goals), 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (69 goals).
How many goals does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi has 91 goals.

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