Cristiano Ronaldo UEFA Euro All-Time Top Scorer

Lore & Background

The record was solidified during Euro 2016, where his leadership and crucial strikes helped Portugal secure their first major trophy, defeating France in the final. He continued to add to his tally in Euro 2020, becoming the first player ever to reach double figures in tournament history. This feat cements his status not just as a club legend, but as the most prolific attacker in the history of the European Championship.

Reader's Guide

In Euro 2016, Ronaldo scored four goals en route to Portugal's first major title, defeating France 1-0 in the final after a penalty shootout. His tournament heroics included crucial strikes against Iceland and Poland. Key moments included a brace against Germany and a penalty against Switzerland. His record stands at 14 goals across five tournaments, making him the undisputed top scorer of UEFA Euro history. He also holds the record for most appearances (22) in the competition's history.

Did You Know?

• He became the first player ever to reach 10 goals in UEFA Euro history during the 2020 tournament.
• His goal against Switzerland in Euro 2020 was his 13th, breaking the previous all-time record held by Michel Platini and Davor Suker.