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World Cup – Biggest Goal Scorers

There are always the players that are remembered for one reason or another. Just log onto a World Cup 2010 Forum and you will soon see people talking about past and present legends. The question is; who do people really remember? Unfortunately, it is not always the best players, but usually just the players that have managed to score the most goals for their country.

#10 Teofilo Cubillas

Teofilo Cubillas was born in Peru and played for his side in 1970, 1978 and 1982. The team used him as their inspiration and it is no wonder, seems as though he managed an impressive 10 goals in his span as a player there – more than anyone else in his team.

#9 Gary Lineker

Gary Linekar is possibly one of the most well remembered players of the England team, participating in the 1986 and 1990 events, scoring 10 goals, 6 of which were in 1986.

#8 Gabriel Batistuta

The Argentinean was well known for his powerful right footed shots and managed to prove his dominance in 1994, 1998 and finally in 2002. He managed a total of 10 goals through his World Cup span.

#7 Helmut Rahn

Helmut Rahn participated in the 1954 and 1958 events, but is probably not as well known as some. He managed to score 10 goals in just 9 games, making an impressive appearance in both events for Argentina.

#6 Jurgen Klinsmann

Jurgen Klinsmann was well known for his goal celebrations. He played in 1990, 1994 and 1998 and managed to tally 11 goals in his time playing, again, a very impressive performance.

#5 Sandor Kocsis

Sandor Kocsis was one of the best players to ever play for a Hungarian team. He actually managed to score 11 goals in 1954, bring him in at number #5.

#4 Pele

The Brazilian is probably one of the most well known historic players of all time. Starting in 1958 at the age of just 17 and finishing in 1970, he managed to achieve 12 goals. Check out a World Cup 2010 Forum to see just how very popular he is.

#3 Just Fontaine

The French team has always been good, but it was in 1958 that Just Fontaine managed to score 13 goals in just one single tournament.

#2 Gerd Muller

Gerd Muller was one of the best players for Germany in 1970 and 1974. It was in 1974 that he completed his total of 14 goals for his team, beating Holland in the process.

#1 Ronaldo

Let us face it; who does not know Ronaldo? He played straight from 94-06 and managed to score 15 goals. Of these 15, he scored 8 of them in 2006. Checking a World Cup 2010 forum will show how popular he still is.

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