Here is the list of the highest goal scorers of all time in one of the most competitive leagues in the world of football, La Liga.
The Spanish La Liga is one of the most competitive leagues in the world of club football and has been graced by some of the best players in the world which is why we compiled a list of the highest goal scorers of all time in the league.
What Is The Spanish La Liga?
Established in the year 1929, the Spanish La Liga is the men’s highest-ranking professional football division in the history of the Spanish Football System. The league comprises of 20 teams that play a total of 38 matches for the prized possession of which is the La Liga title.
Who Is The Current La Liga Champion?
The La Liga champion of the 2020/2021 season is Atletico Madrid. Their win on 23 May 2021 secured the 11th title for the side that is currently led by Diego Simeone.
Who Has The Highest La Liga Titles?
Real Madrid has the highest amount of La Liga titles with a big number of 34 titles and Barcelona maintains second place with 26 trophies with Atletico Madrid in third place with 11 titles. It is undeniable that Real Madrid is the most successful side in the league itself.
Who Is The Highest Goal Scorer Of All Time In The Spanish La Liga?
Argentine maestro Lionel Messi is the highest goal scorer of all time in the Spanish La Liga with a staggering number of 474 goals all of which he scored for the Catalan giants Barcelona.
Who Are The 10 Highest Goal Scorers Of All Time In The Spanish La Liga?
10. Pahiño 210 Goals
The late Spanish striker Pahino scored a total of 210 goals in 278 games in the Spanish La Liga where he played from 1943 to 1956 for the following Spanish clubs Celta, Real Madrid and Deportivo.
9. Karim Benzema 217 Goals
The French International Karim Benzema who currently plays for Real Madrid has scored a total of 217 goals in 411 games he has played in the Spanish La Liga.
8. Quini 219 Goals
The Spanish legend scored a total of 219 goals in the La Liga for both Sporting de Gijón and FC Barcelona in a total of 448 games he played before he retired.
7. César Rodríguez 223 Goals
The Spanish star in his active years in the La Liga which was from 1939 to 1955 scored a total of 223 goals in 353 games he played.
6. Alfredo Di Stéfano 227 Goals
The Argentine maestro scored a total of 227 goals in the Spanish La Liga after playing just 329 games during his time there from 1953 to 1966.
5. Raul 228 Goals
The Spanish forward in his time in the La Liga from 1994 to 2010 scored a total of 550 games he played for Los Blancos Real Madrid.
4. Hugo Sánchez 234 Goals
The Mexican star scored a total amount of 234 goals in the 347 games he played in the La Liga from 1981 to 1994.
3. Telmo Zarra 251 Goals
In a total of 278 games Telmo played in the La Liga from 1940 to 1955 he scored a total of 251 goals in the league.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo 311 Goals
Arguably one of the biggest names in the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a staggering number of 311 goals in just 292 matches he played for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2018.
1. Lionel Messi 474 Goals
Lionel Messi is the highest goal scorer in the La Liga. He scored a total of 474 goals in 520 games that he played for Barcelona from 2004 to 2021.
| Position | Player | Goals Scored | Games Played |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 474 | 520 |
| 2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 311 | 292 |
| 3 | Telmo Zarra | 251 | 278 |
| 4 | Hugo Sánchez | 234 | 347 |
| 5 | Raul | 228 | 550 |
| 6 | Alfredo Di Stéfano | 227 | 329 |
| 7 | César Rodríguez | 223 | 353 |
| 8 | Quini | 219 | 448 |
| 9 | Karim Benzema | 217 | 411 |
| 10 | Pahiño | 210 | 278 |
