The UEFA Europa League has long been the stage where grit meets glory, a competition where legendary nights unfold under floodlights and unexpected heroes rise. While it may play second fiddle to the Champions League in prestige, it has never lacked drama, passion, and unforgettable goals.
Through the years, many great strikers have etched their names into Europa League history.
Some have lifted the trophy. Others never made it to the final. But all of them made their mark with relentless, game-changing, heart-stopping goals.
So, here it is: the top 10 goal-scorers in Europa League history — a mix of deadly finishers, clutch performers, and players who always showed up when it mattered most.
1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 34 Goals
Clubs: Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona, Marseille
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2023/24: 13 appearances, 10 goals, 3 assists
-
2015/16: 10 appearances, 8 goals, 2 assists
-
2018/19: 12 appearances, 8 goals, 3 assists
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might not be the first name you associate with European dominance, but the numbers don’t lie; he’s the all-time top scorer in Europa League history.
During the 2023/24 campaign with Marseille, he broke Radamel Falcao’s long-standing record, notching his 34th goal in the tournament across several clubs. His Europa League journey is more about moments than medals. He’s never won the trophy, nor finished as top scorer in any single season, but he’s scored when it counted.
In 2015/16, he scored 8 goals for Dortmund before they were dramatically knocked out by Liverpool. For Arsenal, he played a pivotal role in their run to the final in 2019, again scoring 8 goals.
And finally, in 2023/24, he was sensational for Marseille, 10 goals in 13 games, pushing them to the semi-finals. Auba may not have the silverware, but he’s got the record, and that speaks volumes.
10 Best Premier League Long-range Goals In History | 2024
2. Radamel Falcao – 30 Goals
Clubs: Porto, Atlético Madrid
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2010/11: 14 appearances, 17 goals, 2 assists
-
2011/12: 15 appearances, 12 goals, 2 assists
-
2012/13: 2 appearances, 1 goal
Falcao in the Europa League was a different beast. In just 31 appearances, he racked up a ridiculous 30 goals. That’s nearly a goal per game. During the early 2010s, the Colombian forward was simply unplayable.
The 2010/11 season with Porto was his magnum opus: 17 goals in 14 games, a Europa League record for a single campaign.
He even scored the winner in the final against Braga. A year later, he moved to Atlético Madrid and did it again, this time netting 12 goals and scoring twice in the final against Athletic Club.
He dominated the competition for two straight seasons. While his Premier League stint was forgettable, his legacy in European football, especially the Europa League, is immortal.
3. Bruno Fernandes – 27 Goals
Clubs: Sporting CP, Manchester United
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2019/20: 10 appearances, 8 goals, 4 assists
-
2020/21: 9 appearances, 5 goals, 4 assists
-
2017/18: 6 appearances, 3 goals, 4 assists
For a midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has been nothing short of lethal in the Europa League. Whether in Lisbon green or Manchester red, he’s consistently made his presence felt on the scoresheet.
His 2019/20 campaign stands out. He finished as top scorer with 8 goals 5 for United and 3 for Sporting CP, before his January move. The following year, he was instrumental in United’s journey to the final, where they lost on penalties to Villarreal.
And in the 2024/25 season, he’s once again been at the heart of another deep run.
He doesn’t just score, he creates, dictates tempo, and wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s the kind of player you build a Europa League campaign around.
10 Greatest Goals Ever Scored In Football History
4. Romelu Lukaku – 27 Goals
Clubs: Anderlecht, Everton, Inter Milan, Roma
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2014/15: 9 appearances, 8 goals, 2 assists
-
2019/20: 6 appearances, 7 goals, 2 assists
-
2023/24: 13 appearances, 7 goals, 1 assist
Romelu Lukaku has powered his way through defenders across multiple clubs, leaving his mark on the Europa League with 27 goals.
His best showing came in 2014/15 with Everton, where he topped the scoring charts with 8 goals. At Inter, he nearly guided them to the title in 2020, only to suffer a cruel twist, an own goal in the final.
And at Roma in 2023/24, he found his scoring boots again, netting 7 times in their gritty run to the semis.
Lukaku’s combination of strength, precision, and movement made him a nightmare to defend in Europe, and even without a title, his Europa League legacy is secure.
5. Alexandre Lacazette – 26 Goals
Clubs: Lyon, Arsenal
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2016/17: 8 appearances, 6 goals, 1 assist
-
2018/19: 10 appearances, 5 goals, 2 assists
-
2020/21: 8 appearances, 3 goals
Alexandre Lacazette had an up-and-down stint at Arsenal, but he was always reliable in the Europa League. His poise in front of the goal helped him hit 26 goals across his Lyon and Arsenal days.
He was particularly prolific in 2016/17 for Lyon 6 goals in 8 games. At Arsenal, his consistency helped them reach the final in 2019, even if it ended in heartbreak against Chelsea.
While he never claimed the trophy, Lacazette’s name is woven into the Europa League’s fabric thanks to his relentless scoring across seasons.
6. Aritz Aduriz – 26 Goals
Club: Athletic Bilbao
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2015/16: 11 appearances, 10 goals, 3 assists
-
2017/18: 10 appearances, 8 goals, 1 assist
-
2016/17: 6 appearances, 7 goals, 1 assist
Aritz Aduriz wasn’t your typical flashy forward. He was all about grit, timing, and goals, especially in the Europa League.
The 2015/16 campaign was his standout year: 10 goals in 11 games, making him the top scorer that season. Aduriz never won the competition, but he was the beating heart of Athletic Bilbao’s European ambitions for years.
From long-range rockets to cool headers, he had every finish in the book. A true club legend and a Europa League cult hero.
UEFA Europa League: Winners By Year & Coaches
7. Munas Dabbur – 24 Goals
Clubs: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Red Bull Salzburg, Sevilla, Hoffenheim
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2018/19: 10 appearances, 8 goals, 1 assist
-
2017/18: 14 appearances, 5 goals, 3 assists
-
2019/20: 6 appearances, 3 goals, 2 assists
Munas Dabbur is the kind of player who flew under the radar but always delivered on the big stage.
His breakout came in 2018/19 with Salzburg ,8 goals in 10 games. He followed it up with a move to Sevilla, where he lifted the trophy despite playing a lesser role.
Across multiple teams, he showed a knack for popping up in the right place at the right time. Quietly effective, Dabbur was a striker you could count on to deliver in the Europa League.
8. Kevin Gameiro – 22 Goals
Clubs: Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Valencia
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2015/16: 9 appearances, 8 goals, 2 assists
-
2013/14: 12 appearances, 5 goals
-
2014/15: 12 appearances, 4 goals, 2 assists
If there’s a player synonymous with Europa League success, it’s Kevin Gameiro. The French striker lifted the trophy four times, three with Sevilla, one with Atlético, and his goals were central to each campaign.
In 2015/16, he scored 8 goals and even bagged a crucial equaliser in the final against Liverpool. He wasn’t always the flashiest, but he was incredibly efficient.
Gameiro is one of those rare players who mixed individual brilliance with team success, making him a Europa League legend.
Top 10 Chelsea Goalscorers In Premier League History | 2024
9. Edin Džeko – 21 Goals
Clubs: Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2016/17: 8 appearances, 8 goals, 1 assist
-
2020/21: 10 appearances, 6 goals, 1 assist
-
2011/12: 4 appearances, 2 goals
Edin Džeko has always been a man for the big moments, and in the Europa League, he made every one of his 21 goals count.
His best run came in 2016/17 with Roma, 8 goals in 8 games. He helped them dream of European glory, and even though they fell short, Džeko was immense. He later added six more goals in 2020/21.
Never flashy, but always clutch. That’s Džeko’s story, and few strikers have delivered so consistently over such a long period.
10. Óscar Cardozo – 20 Goals
Clubs: Benfica, Olympiacos
Best Europa League Seasons:
-
2009/10: 12 appearances, 9 goals
-
2012/13: 9 appearances, 7 goals, 1 assist
-
2011/12: 8 appearances, 4 goals
Óscar Cardozo was a quiet assassin. Towering in stature and lethal from the spot, he was Benfica’s go-to striker for years — and a thorn in many European defences.
In 2009/10, he scored 9 goals and finished as top scorer, even though Benfica fell to Liverpool in the quarters. He came agonizingly close to lifting the trophy in both 2013 and 2014, finishing runners-up both times.
Cardozo’s name may not carry the same weight as some others on this list, but in the Europa League, he was as dangerous as anyone.
10 Best Newcastle United Goalscorer In Premier League History | 2024
You Might Also Want To Read This
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)