The All Time Highest Goal Scorers in World Cup Football

Just Fontaine: The Frenchman scored 13 goals in world cup edition but his feat is a unique one as it all came in one world cup tournament. He was never known outside of the French league but terrorized the defenses in the world cup that he played in. The only other person to come as close to him in scoring number of goals in one tournament is Gerd Mueller with 10 goals. He was known as the most lethal striker in Europe during his time.

Pele: The Brazilian striker is hailed as the greatest footballer to ever live. He scored 12 world cup goals in his career with a Brazilian side that is hailed as the best side of all time that went on to win three tournament victories. He played typical Brazilian football but his geniuses with the ball and his prowess to score are something that we may never experience again.

Pele is one man whose name will continue to ring across generations to come.

Jurgen Klinsmann: The man is known for his notorious dives apart from his ability to score and make exceptional finishes. He has the world cup and a European championship to his name. He has scored 11 goals in the world cup. Klinsmann also went on to coach the German side in 2006.

The former German coach currently is the coach of the American National side, which saw a clash against Germany in the group stages.

Sandor Kocsis: The Hungarian Footballer has scored 11 goals in his work cup appearances. He was the top goal scorer in Europe during the 1950’s. Kocsis is also known for being the only player to score two hatricks in a world cup.