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Messi Tops Left-Footed Scorers, Ronaldo Ranks Ninth

2/15/2026

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Ronaldo's Scoring Rankings

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, ranks ninth among 21st-century top left-footed scorers and has 147 goals scored with his right foot.
Lionel Messi, Argentine forward, leads with 647 left-footed goals.
Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's all-time top scorer, has 151 left-footed goals.
Angel Di Maria, Argentine footballer, has 156 left-footed goals and won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.

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Ronaldo's Milestone Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr scored 18 minutes into the match against Al-Fateh, bringing his career total to 962 goals.
The Saudi Pro League says clubs operate independently on financial decisions, a policy Ronaldo has criticized amid transfer spending.
Lukas Podolski is noted for powerful left-footed strikes and won the 2014 World Cup.
Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, known as Hulk, is known for his free-kick power and has 263 left-footed goals.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, featured 32 teams, including debutant Bosnia and Herzegovina. Germany triumphed over Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their fourth title. This tournament marked the first use of goal-line technology and highlighted the growing financial independence of clubs, raising questions about the sport's future and player mobility.

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Ronaldo's Scoring Rankings

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, ranks ninth among 21st-century top left-footed scorers and has 147 goals scored with his right foot.
Lionel Messi, Argentine forward, leads with 647 left-footed goals.
Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's all-time top scorer, has 151 left-footed goals.
Angel Di Maria, Argentine footballer, has 156 left-footed goals and won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.

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