UEFA Super Cup: Top Goal Scorers in Competition History

Over the years, some players have made their mark in the competition with multiple goals, cementing their place in the history books. Here, we list the top 10 scorers in UEFA Super Cup history before revealing the outright top scorer.

Francois van der Elst was one of Belgium’s most gifted forwards during the late 1970s. Representing RSC Anderlecht in the UEFA Super Cup, he scored three goals in the competition. Known for his quick feet and technical skill, van der Elst played a key role in helping Anderlecht become one of Europe’s top sides at the time.

Rensenbrink, another legendary Anderlecht attacker, matched van der Elst’s tally with three UEFA Super Cup goals. A Dutch international famed for his dribbling and creativity, Rensenbrink brought flair to Anderlecht’s European campaigns and made a habit of finding the net in big games.

One of football’s greatest ever strikers, Gerd Muller was lethal in the UEFA Super Cup just as he was in every other competition. Playing for Bayern Munich, he scored three goals and proved that his instinct for goals knew no bounds, no matter the stage or opponent.

Messi is known for rewriting football’s record books, and the UEFA Super Cup was no exception. The Argentine forward scored three goals in the competition for Barcelona, helping the Spanish side dominate Europe in an era he looked unstoppable.

McDermott was a midfield dynamo for Liverpool in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While not a traditional forward, he scored three important goals in the UEFA Super Cup, showcasing his knack for arriving late in the box and finishing clinically.

Falcao’s incredible performance in the 2012 UEFA Super Cup is one of the greatest individual displays in the competition’s history. The Colombian striker scored a stunning hat-trick against Chelsea, instantly putting him among the tournament’s all-time top scorers.

Known as the “super-sub” for his impact off the bench, Fairclough managed three UEFA Super Cup goals for Liverpool. Despite not always being a starter, Fairclough had a gift for scoring in important European matches, making him a valuable asset for the Reds.

Blokhin is one of the Soviet Union’s most iconic players, and he also matched the three-goal mark in the UEFA Super Cup for Dinamo Kiev. Blokhin’s blistering pace and intelligent movement made him a constant threat against Europe’s best defences.

Haan has the best goalscoring record in the UEFA Super Cup, with the Dutch midfielder scoring five goals in the competition, representing both Ajax and Anderlecht.

He was known for his long-range shooting, stamina, versatility and tenacity. Haan’s scoring exploits from midfield were great, scoring close to 100 goals despite sometimes playing in defensive positions.

The all-time leading scorer in UEFA Super Cup history is Arie Haan, with 5 goals scored while playing for both RSC Anderlecht and AFC Ajax.