Prime goalscorers in World Cup qualifying historical past [Full list]

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo is presently the all-time main scorer within the historical past of FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns.

Ronaldo has 41 targets in 51 appearances for Portugal after his newest brace for his nation.

Recall that the Al Nassr ahead scored two targets as Portugal performed a 2-2 draw with Hungary on Tuesday.

Ronaldo will now hope to guide Portugal to victory after they face Eire in November.

Prime goalscorers in World Cup qualifying historical past:

Cristiano Ronaldo – 41 targets in 51 appearances

Carlos Ruiz – 39 targets in 47 appearances

Lionel Messi – 36 targets in 72 appearances

Ali Daei – 35 targets in 51 appearances

Robert Lewandowski – 33 targets in 42 appearances

Chris Wooden – 29 targets in 31 appearances

Sardar Azmoun – 29 targets in 41 appearances

Edin Dzeko – 29 targets in 42 appearances

Luis Suarez – 29 targets in 64 appearances

Karim Bagheri – 28 targets in 29 appearances

Kazu Miura – 27 targets in 25 appearances

Ali Mabkhout – 26 targets in 33 appearances

Andriy Shevchenko – 26 targets in 40 appearances

Tim Cahill – 25 targets in 37 appearances

Carlos Pavon – 25 targets in 37 appearances

Mehdi Taremi – 24 targets in 44 appearances

Harry Kane – 23 targets in 20 appearances

Jared Borgetti – 23 targets in 24 appearances

Son Heungmin – 23 targets in 47 appearances

Memphis Depay – 22 targets in 21 appearances

Marcelo Martins – 22 targets in 64 appearances