Miroslav Klose remains top scorer in men’s World Cup history
Germany’s Miroslav Klose holds the record for most goals scored in the men’s FIFA World Cup, a tally no other player has surpassed. Klose netted 16 goals across four tournaments, overtaking Brazil’s Ronaldo who scored 15.
Other notable names include Pelé with 12, Gerd Müller with 14, and Cristiano Ronaldo with 8. Klose’s achievement cements his status as one of the most consistent scorers in World Cup history.
Analysts point to his intelligent positioning and aerial prowess as key factors behind the record.
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