10 goalkeepers who scored the most goals: Over 100 goals for the record holder

In recent years, goal-scoring goalkeepers have continued to capture attention. Alisson Becker’s famous header secured Liverpool’s qualification for the Champions League, while more recently, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored with a header to send his team into the Champions League knockout stage. Below, NowGoal Mobi list the goalkeepers who scored the most goals.

Top 10 goalkeepers who scored the most goals

This list is compiled and statistically analyzed up to the 2024/25 season.

10. Hans-Jörg Butt - 33 goals

The German goalkeeper is one of the few players in history to score more than 30 goals. He also holds a unique record as the highest-scoring goalkeeper in UEFA Champions League history, with three goals. Remarkably, all three were scored against Juventus while playing for three different clubs: Hamburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and Bayern Munich. In addition, he scored 26 goals in the Bundesliga, including an impressive nine during the 1999/2000 season.

9. Fernando Patterson - 35 goals

A Costa Rican football legend, Fernando Patterson spent most of his career playing for Guatemalan club Xelajú MC. He played a key role in helping the team win three national championships and earned great respect from fans. Known for his penalty-taking ability, he was also effective from free kicks and possessed a strong mentality. Patterson once stated that scoring goals helped him better understand strikers’ psychology, which in turn improved his goalkeeping.

8. Fábio Rampi - 40 goals

Although Brazilian by nationality, Fábio Rampi has spent most of his career in the lower divisions. Born in 1989, he plays for São José-RS, a club competing mainly in Série C and Série D. As team captain, he is also the primary penalty taker. His free kicks are particularly dangerous, often featuring powerful shots with unpredictable movement.

7. Márcio - 40 goals

Márcio spent nearly a decade at Atlético Goianiense between 2007 and 2016. He played a crucial role in the club’s rise from Série C to Série A and scored the majority of his goals across more than 500 appearances. Notably, he once scored twice in the same match against Itumbiara in 2008, a rare achievement for a goalkeeper.

6. Dimitar Ivankov - 42 goals

Dimitar Ivankov was renowned for his composure from the penalty spot and his deceptive finishing technique. Of his 42 career goals, 25 were scored during his time at Levski Sofia, where he won three Bulgarian league titles and five Bulgarian Cups. After moving to Turkey, he scored 17 goals with Kayserispor and Bursaspor, winning the Turkish league with Bursaspor in the 2009/10 season.

5. René Higuita - 43 goals

René Higuita was famous not only for scoring goals but also for his unconventional sweeper-keeper style. He frequently ventured into midfield to support attacks, a playing style that later influenced FIFA’s decision to ban goalkeepers from handling back passes in 1992. One of his most iconic goals was a free kick against River Plate in the 1995 Copa Libertadores semi-final, which helped Atlético Nacional reach the final.

4. Johnny Vegas Fernández - 45 goals

Like many goalkeepers on this list, Johnny Vegas Fernández scored regularly from penalties and free kicks. He was known for his strong mentality and willingness to take responsibility in decisive moments. During his career, he played for several clubs in Peru, including Sport Boys, Cienciano, Sporting Cristal, and Melgar.

3. Jorge Campos - 46 goals

Jorge Campos stands out as one of the most unique players in football history. At times, he even abandoned his goalkeeping role to play in advanced positions, including as a striker. During one season at Pumas UNAM, he scored 14 goals while playing up front. Most of his 46 career goals came from open play rather than set pieces, setting him apart from other goalkeepers.

2. José Luis Chilavert - 67 goals

Nicknamed “El Buldog,” José Luis Chilavert was a charismatic leader with a fearless personality. In 1999, he became the first goalkeeper in history to score a hat-trick in a single match, all from penalties, while playing for Vélez Sársfield against Ferro Carril Oeste. He was also an exceptional free-kick taker, with his 1996 goal against River Plate still regarded as one of the finest in Argentine football.

1. Rogério Ceni - 131 goals

Rogério Ceni is the highest-scoring goalkeeper in football history. He scored 61 goals from free kicks and 70 from penalties, records unmatched by any other goalkeeper. He also holds the record for the most appearances for a single club, São Paulo FC. During his career, he won three Brazilian league titles, two Copa Libertadores trophies, and was part of Brazil’s World Cup-winning squad in 2002.

Top 10 goalkeepers who scored the most goals

1. Rogério Ceni - 131 goals.

2. José Luis Chilavert - 67 goals.

3. Jorge Campos - 46 goals.

4. Johnny Vegas Fernández - 45 goals.

5. René Higuita - 43 goals.

6. Dimitar Ivankov - 42 goals.

7. Márcio - 40 goals.

8. Fabio Rampi - 40 goals.

9. Fernando Patterson - 35 goals.

10. Hans-Jörg Butt - 33 goals.

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