With the help of data from IFFHS, GOAL runs down a list of the top goalscorers in all official competitions in the history of the beautiful game.

We've done some digging through the history books.

According to the Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, the top three players in football history are Pele, Messi, and Maradona, while Cristiano Ronaldo deserves a place in the top 10. "Every time I'm ...

The debate over Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo has divided ... or a bit below it makes no difference.” Brazil legend Pele, after Ronaldo reached 770 official goals: “Life is a solo flight.

In Capello’s ranking, Lionel Messi is placed above Cristiano Ronaldo. He believes that Messi is on the same level as the likes of Pelé and Diego Maradona, while Ronaldo is on par with the ...

All of them," Ronaldo added. Ronaldo vs. Messi: The Eternal Debate Throughout his career, Ronaldo has been endlessly compared to Messi as both have vied for the title of the world's best footballer.