FIFA World Cup: Know all about legends who ruled 'Greatest Show on Earth'

Miroslav Klose (Germany) – 16 goals

Known as the ultimate tournament player, Miroslav Klose is the only player to have won medals in four consecutive World Cup tournaments (2002 to 2014). He scored across four different editions and was a vital part of Germanys 2014-winning squad.

Ronaldo (Brazil) – 15 goals

Known as O Fenômeno, Ronaldo Nazário was unplayable in his prime. He scored 4 goals in 1998, a breathtaking 8 goals to win the Golden Boot in 2002, and 3 goals in 2006.

Gerd Müller (West Germany) – 14 goals

Widely regarded as one of the greatest penalty-box poachers of all time, Der Bomber Gerd Müller terrorized defenses in the 1970s. He scored 10 goals in 1970 alone and netted 4 in the 1974 tournament.

Kylian Mbappé (France) – 14 goals

Exploding onto the global scene as a teenager, Kylian Mbappé quickly racked up remarkable numbers. He was instrumental in Frances 2018 triumph and secured the Golden Boot with 8 goals in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

Just Fontaine (France) – 13 goals

Just Fontaine holds one of the most unbreakable records in football. He scored all 13 of his World Cup goals in a single tournament, the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where France finished third.

Pelé (Brazil) – 12 goals

A three-time World Cup champion, Pelé remains Brazils all-time leading scorer. He announced himself to the world at 17 years old in 1958 and went on to score across four separate World Cup tournaments.

Jürgen Klinsmann (West Germany) - 11 goals

Klinsmann was the premier German striker of the 1990s, scoring 11 goals across the 1990, 1994, and 1998 tournaments, helping West Germany win the 1990 edition.

Sándor Kocsis (Hungary) - 11 goals

Kocsis achieved his 11 goals in just a single tournament (1954). He was the devastating focal point of the legendary Hungarian Mighty Magyars side.