Goal-scoring rankings are not as straightforward as one might think. The ranking of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) is the most popular one, and the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are known to be at the top.
There is, however, another ranking, which uses a different methodology. We're talking about the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) ranking. According to this ranking, Cristiano Ronaldo is actually in second place!
In this gallery, you'll get to know the top goal scorers in soccer history, according to the RSSSF.
Click on to discover them.
Note: + indicates a player may have scored more.