Serie A is the top tier of the Italian football league system and one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. Over the years, many legendary players have competed in the Serie A and have left an indelible mark on the competition’s history with their goalscoring exploits. In this article, we will look at the top 10 all-time top scorers of the Serie A.
Gunnar Nordahl (225 goals)
The Swedish forward Gunnar Nordahl is the all-time leading scorer in the Serie A, with 225 goals to his name. He played for AC Milan from 1949 to 1956 and was a key player in the club’s success during that period. Nordahl was a prolific scorer and was known for his clinical finishing and aerial ability. He won four Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia trophies with Milan, and was also a part of Sweden’s 1950 World Cup squad.
Silvio Piola (274 goals)
Silvio Piola was an Italian forward who played for several clubs in the Serie A, including Lazio, Juventus, and Novara. He scored 274 goals in his career, making him the second-highest scorer in the competition’s history. Piola was known for his exceptional dribbling skills and his ability to score from anywhere on the pitch. He won two Serie A titles and was also a part of Italy’s 1938 World Cup-winning squad.
Giuseppe Meazza (242 goals)
Giuseppe Meazza is widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time. He played for Inter Milan and AC Milan in the Serie A and scored 242 goals in his career. Meazza was a gifted goalscorer and was known for his quick reflexes and sharp movements. He won three Serie A titles and two World Cups with Italy, and is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played the game.
Roberto Baggio (205 goals)
Roberto Baggio is a legendary Italian forward who played for several clubs in the Serie A, including Juventus, AC Milan, and Bologna. He scored 205 goals in his career and is widely regarded as one of the best playmakers of all time. Baggio was known for his exceptional vision and passing ability, as well as his stunning goals from free kicks and penalties. He won one Serie A title and was also a part of Italy’s 1990 World Cup squad.
Kurt Hamrin (192 goals)
Kurt Hamrin is a Swedish forward who played for several clubs in the Serie A, including AC Milan, Fiorentina, and Napoli. He scored 192 goals in his career and was known for his exceptional dribbling skills and clinical finishing. Hamrin won two Serie A titles and was also a part of Sweden’s 1958 World Cup squad.
Alessandro Del Piero (177 goals)
Alessandro Del Piero is a legendary Italian forward who played for Juventus in the Serie A. He scored 177 goals in his career and was known for his exceptional dribbling skills and clinical finishing. Del Piero won six Serie A titles and was also a part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad. He is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played for Juventus.
Giuseppe Signori (188 goals)
Giuseppe Signori is an Italian forward who played for several clubs in the Serie A, including Lazio, Sampdoria, and Bologna. He scored 188 goals in his career and was known for his clinical finishing and exceptional dribbling skills. Signori won one Serie A title and was also a part of the Italian national team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup.
José Altafini (184 goals)
José Altafini, also known as “Mazzola”, was a Brazilian-Italian forward who played for several clubs in the Serie A, including AC Milan and Napoli. He scored 184 goals in his career and was known for his clinical finishing and exceptional dribbling skills. Altafini won two Serie A titles and was also a part of the Brazilian national team that won the 1958 World Cup.
Gabriel Batistuta (167 goals)
Fiorentina striker Gabriel Batistuta is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards of his generation. He scored 167 goals in the Serie A and was known for his clinical finishing and exceptional aerial ability. Batistuta won the Serie A top scorer award three times and was also a part of the Argentine national team that reached the final of the 1990 World Cup.
Giampaolo Pazzini (164 goals)
Giampaolo Pazzini is an Italian forward who played for several clubs in the Serie A, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Sampdoria. He scored 164 goals in his career and was known for his clinical finishing and exceptional dribbling skills. Pazzini won one Serie A title and was also a part of the Italian national team that reached the final of the 2012 European Championships.