Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland climb all-time Champions League scoring lists

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland climb all-time Champions League scoring lists
Summary

As of September 9, 2026, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland continue to rise in the UEFA Champions League all-time goalscoring rankings. Mbappe moved into a tie for fifth place with 71 goals in 99 matches after scoring in Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Inter Milan earlier this month. Meanwhile, Haaland has recorded 59 goals in 59 appearances for his career in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the all-time list with 140 goals, followed by Lionel Messi with 129 and Robert Lewandowski with 109. Lewandowski, formerly of Barcelona, recently transitioned to Chicago Fire. Mbappe and Haaland represent a new generation of players moving toward these historical benchmarks while maintaining high efficiency in Europe’s premier club tournament.

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record with 140 Champions League goals.
  • Kylian Mbappe shares fifth place with 71 goals after his opening match of the 2026/27 campaign.
  • Erling Haaland has 59 goals in 59 career Champions League appearances.
  • Robert Lewandowski remains third on the all-time list with 109 goals.
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  • 10:43 PMYahoo SportsMost goals in Champions League history: Ronaldo, Messi and all-time leading scorers as Mbappe, Haaland chase GOATs
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The list of top scorers in UEFA Champions League history is a collection of some of the greatest talents who ever played in Europe's top club competition. But a new generation of stars is quickly rising up the ranks.

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