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Who are the six All-Time Highest South American International Goalscorers?

Explore the all-time highest South American international goalscorers: Lionel Messi tops with 79 for Argentina, Pelé at 77 for Brazil, Neymar 69, Luis Suárez 64.

By Paul Yarden · 1 min read

10th September 2021

The six All-Time Highest South American International Goalscorers are:

Lionel Messi (79 Argentina),
Pelé (77 Brazil)
Neymar (69 Brazil)
Luis Suárez (64 Uruguay)
Ronaldo (62 Brazil)
Romário (55 Brazil)

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About the author: Paul Yarden

Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking…

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