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Most goals in a single season (top-5 leagues)

Since the inception of modern leagues.

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At a glance

Lionel Messi leads with 50 goals. 2 goals ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (48). The list has 5 entries, from 50 at the top down to 40 at the bottom. The top 5 average 43.8 goals per entry. The leader comes from Argentinië.

  1. 1
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2011/2012 La Liga

    50
    goals
  2. 2
    Cristiano RonaldoPortugal

    2014/2015 La Liga

    48
    goals
  3. 3
    Robert LewandowskiPolen

    2020/2021 Bundesliga

    41
    goals
  4. 4
    Luis SuárezUruguay

    2015/2016 La Liga

    40
    goals
  5. 4
    Gerd MüllerDuitsland

    1971/1972 Bundesliga

    40
    goals
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most goals in a single season (top-5 leagues)"?
Lionel Messi is number 1 with 50 goals.
What is the top 3 of "Most goals in a single season (top-5 leagues)"?
The top 3: 1. Lionel Messi (50 goals), 2. Cristiano Ronaldo (48 goals), 3. Robert Lewandowski (41 goals).
How many goals does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi has 50 goals.

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