Top five-goalscorers in PSG history

While people talk about the rainy and cold nights in Stoke, there is one more place in the world where playing in winter is a significant challenge. Yes, we are discussing Parc des Princes where the hearts of French football fans lie. It is also the home ground of Paris Saint Germain, which has seen the top clinical finishes in football history.

While the club was not well known despite their performances, the club’s trajectory changed ever since the 2011 takeover by the Middle Eastern kingdom. The rich history of exceptional strikers is marked by the astronomical transfer fees and their dominance. Here are the top five goal scorers for PSG, who helped them transform into a European powerhouse. 

Top five-goalscorers in PSG history: 

1.   Kylian Mbappé - 256 goals

The poster boy of Paris St Germain until last year, Kylian Mbappe broke the records in Paris at ease. He used to break the defense lines and became the crown prince with 256 goals for the French outfit. He was not only a machine-esque striker but also the local pride with global acclaim. The French league leaders broke the bank to make him one of the most expensive signings in the history of football.

His speed, technique, and ability to find the back of the net redefined the football in the 2020s. Mbappe’s most breathtaking goal came against Lyon in 2022, where he accelerated from the halfway line, leaving defenders in his wake before finishing with surgical precision. In his time in the French capital, Mbappe scored 175 league goals and had 56 assists in seven seasons across 205 Ligue-1 games.

2. Edinson Cavani - 200 goals

Known as El Matador, Edinson Cavani was a sniper in front of the goal and led the line for Paris St Germain for several years. From being a Napoli star to a legend of the French club, it is the story of persistence and professionalism. Cavani’s workrate and dedication are unparalleled and even in the later years of his career at Old Trafford, he was an elite player working sock off.

The warrior spirit in him made every goal special and his poaching ability is something the fans and the opposition were shocked with. In 200 Ligue -1 appearances, he has 138 goals for the side with 0.67 goals per 90. His most memorable goal came in the 2018 clash against Marseille, an acrobatic bicycle kick that perfectly exemplified his combination of athletic ability and striker's instinct.

3.Zlatan Ibrahimović - 156 goals

Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived in Paris and it was nothing but an aura of invincibility. The Swedish superstar saw the mentality of the club and the first thing he did was change the mentality of the team. He instilled a winning culture with his personality, which is larger-than-life, and backed it up with consistent brilliance on the field.

He had 156 goals to his name when he left the club on free for Manchester United. In his four seasons at the French capital, he had 113 goals in the Ligue-1, with the highest goals-per-game ratio for the side. His most outrageous goal came against Bastia in 2014, a back-heel volley that defied both physics and logic.

4. Neymar Jr - 118 goals 

There are two versions of Neymar that people have seen and remembered. One is when he was part of the MSN trio and the other post his Paris St Germain timeline. However, in between that, he completely disrupted the football and the way football transfers happen. PSG broke all the records then for Neymar to bring him to Paris.

Once he came in, he rocked up the French capital. He scored goals for fun, exhibited Brazilian flair, and gave the fans some of the memorable moments for the side. Neymar’s most spellbinding goal came against Strasbourg in 2020, an overhead kick in stoppage time that showcased both his technical brilliance and flair for the dramatic. He had 82 goals in Ligue-1 before he parted ways with the club.

5. Pauleta -  109 goals

Before the mega-money signings and glamour became part of the club, there was one player who made the club famous. It is none other than Pauleta, who is known as The Eagle of Acores. He became the club’s record goalscorer until the big-money signings arrived. He was a fan favorite during the days when PSG were struggling to win the titles with ease.

He had 76 goals to his name over 160 appearances. He hung up his boots in 2008 and became the benchmark for the new strikers. Pauleta’s most iconic goal came against Marseille in 2004, a perfectly executed volley from outside the box that silenced the Vélodrome.