Top goal scorers of the calendar year for the past 15 years

Every year brings new challenges and records for the top football goal scorers. Over the past thirty years, there has been a new leader in goals scored each year, and the numbers often seem incredible. These players are like predators, ready to break any records and set new standards in the football world.

In the calendar year 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the most goals, and in this article, we remember everyone who has been the top scorer over the last 15 years.

Ronaldo became the top scorer for a record fifth time in his career, with eight years passing since his last achievement. Lionel Messi's 91 goals in 2012 are likely to remain unmatched for a long time. Also notable is Robert Lewandowski, who scored the most for three consecutive years but never won the Ballon d'Or.

• 2023 — Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) — 54 goals
• 2022 — Kylian Mbappe (PSG) — 56 goals
• 2021 — Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) — 69 goals
• 2020 — Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) — 47 goals
• 2019 — Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) — 55 goals
• 2018 — Lionel Messi (Barcelona) — 51 goals
• 2017 — Harry Kane (Tottenham) — 56 goals
• 2016 — Lionel Messi (Barcelona) — 59 goals
• 2015 — Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) — 57 goals
• 2014 — Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) — 61 goals
• 2013 — Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) — 69 goals
• 2012 — Lionel Messi (Barcelona) — 91 goals
• 2011 — Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) — 60 goals
• 2010 — Lionel Messi (Barcelona) — 60 goals
• 2009 — Luis Suarez (Ajax) — 46 goals