Spanish La Liga has witnessed some of the most exciting and fast-paced style of football that has amazed fans worldwide. La Liga has been a focal point where upcoming talents are honed into big-match players who have gone on to take their game to the next level.
In this piece, we take a look at the ten best strikers in the history of La Liga who have showcased their poaching abilities with some brilliant goal-scoring skills irrespective of their techniques. We take a look at these strikers in detail.
10. David Villa
Teams: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Real Zaragoza, Sporting Gijon, and Valencia
Villa showcased consistency and longevity due to his committed resolve. The former Spain striker’s clever movements and brutal finishing took the opposition off guard.
His consistent goal-scoring ability helped him bloom during Spain’s golden generation, helping Spain win trophies. Villa scored 185 goals in 335 La Liga games.
9. Karim Benzema
Team: Real Madrid
Benzema’s goal-scoring prowess was overshadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, but the French striker took his game to the next level.
Benzema’s possession-based play and quick footwork made him a threat during the run of play and counterattacks. His pace and powerful finishing helped him score 238 goals in 439 La Liga games for Real Madrid.
8. Ronaldo
Teams: Barcelona and Real Madrid
The former Brazilian striker was a magician with the ball, as he was a mix of skill, clever technique, and power. The former legend highlighted his goal-scoring abilities with his pace, creative dribbling, and accurate finishing. He scored 116 goals in 164 La Liga games for Barcelona and Real Madrid.
7. Ferenc Puskas
Team: Real Madrid
Puskas was fondly called “Galloping Major” during his playing days. The late legendary striker changed the concept of counter-attacking football with his precise and powerful shooting abilities.
His partnership with Alfredo Di Stefano was deadly. The late Hungarian striker scored 156 goals in 180 games for Real Madrid.
6. Raul Gonzalez
Team: Real Madrid
Also known as El Ferrari, Raul was a mix of intelligence, creativity, and accurate finishing. The former Spain striker played for Real Madrid for 16 seasons, earning a reputation for delivering consistently during crunch situations. He scored 228 goals for Real Madrid in 550 La Liga games.
5. Hugo Sanchez
Teams: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Rayo Vallecano
Sanchez gained a reputation for his attacking and aggressive style of play. His athleticism was second to none, as he scored some brilliant goals with his bicycle kicks.
His pace and power helped him score some wonderful goals. He netted 234 goals in his La Liga career.
4. Telmo Zarra
Team: Athletic Bilbao
The late Pedro Telmo Zarraonandia Montoya was a goal-scoring machine for Athletic Bilbao during the 1940s and 1950s. The striker’s ability to get into goal-scoring positions quickly baffled the opposition’s defence. Pedro Telmo scored 254 goals in 277 La Liga games for Athletic Bilbao.
3. Alfredo Di Stefano
Teams: Real Madrid and Espanyol
The late Alfredo Di Stefano’s goal-scoring abilities made Real Madrid one of the most dominant sides during the 1950s and 1960s. His strong defensive technique helped him double up as a midfielder.
His pace unsettled the best defensive units. The former Argentine footballer scored 227 goals in 329 La Liga games.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Team: Real Madrid
Very few strikers in world football have left an everlasting impression like Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese striker can outfox any defence with his speed, dribbling, and electric counterattacks.
Ronaldo scored some sensational goals with his powerful strikes, winning games single-handedly for Real Madrid. The charismatic striker scored 451 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid.
1. Lionel Messi
Team: Barcelona FC
Arguably amongst the best strikers in world football, Messi has scored some magnificent goals with his ability to penetrate the opposition’s defence with his creativity and clever footwork.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has a reputation for building attacks with his clever sense of positioning. The legendary striker scored 474 goals for Barcelona FC.
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