On the football scene of the 21st century, there are five players who have rocked the world with their extraordinary goalscoring prowess, unlocking the achievement of scoring more than 50 goals in the same calendar year. They are Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahimovic, who together have written a football legend.
Here's how many times they've scored more than 50 goals in a calendar year this century:
1. Messi, 9 times, all during his time at Barcelona. 60 goals in 2010, 59 goals in 2011, 91 goals in 2012, 58 goals in 2014, 52 goals in 2015, 59 goals in 2016, 54 goals in 2017, 51 goals in 2018, 50 goals in 2019.
2. Ronaldo, 7 times, all during his time with Real Madrid. 60 goals in 2011, 63 goals in 2012, 69 goals in 2013, 61 goals in 2014, 57 goals in 2015, 55 goals in 2016, 53 goals in 2017.
3. Lewandowski, 3 times, all during his time with Bayern Munich. 53 goals in 2017, 54 goals in 2019 and 69 goals in 2021.
4. Mbappe, 3 times, all during the time of playing for Paris Saint-Germain. 51 goals in 2021, 56 goals in 2022 and 52 goals in 2023.
5. Ibrahim, 2 times. 50 goals with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 and 50 goals with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United in 2016.
The goals of these superstars are not only amazing, but also a contribution to football. Their performance not only won the applause of the fans, but also became a classic moment in football history. Whether it's in Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain or other teams, they are the kings of football and are awe-inspiring.
All in all, the performance of these five supergods on the football field of the 21st century is magical. Not only did they show their exceptional goalscoring ability, but they also left a deep mark on football history. They are among the greatest players in the history of football, both in terms of individual accolades and team achievements.