Football’s Underrated Finishers: Top 7 Goal-Scoring Midfielders

While strikers often steal the spotlight, football history boasts exceptional midfielders renowned for their goal-scoring prowess. Here’s a look at the top 7 all-time:

1. Zico (Brazil, 517 goals): The undisputed king, Zico’s elegance and staggering 517 goals solidify his legacy, even without a World Cup win.

2. Fritz Walter (Germany, 381 goals): A loyal one-club man for Kaiserslautern, Walter defied turbulent times with his playmaking and 381 career goals.

3. Michel Platini (France, 354 goals): Before controversy, Platini was a three-time Ballon d’Or winner and prolific scorer with 354 goals.

4. Teofilo Cubillas (Peru, 342 goals): Peru’s legend, Cubillas (“El Nene”) orchestrated their 1975 Copa America win and boasts over 300 career goals.

5. Jan Ceulemans (Belgium, 314 goals): Underrated on the global stage, Ceulemans holds the Belgian Pro League appearance record and netted 314 goals.

6. Bobby Charlton (England, 312 goals): A symbol of resilience after the Munich tragedy, Charlton led Manchester United to glory and scored 312 goals, second only to Rooney for the club.

7. Frank Lampard (England, 297 goals): A modern legend, Lampard’s intelligence and attacking prowess with Chelsea resulted in 297 goals and a trophy haul.