Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 17 goals in a single Champions League season remains one of the competition’s most remarkable individual achievements.
The Portuguese superstar set the record with Real Madrid during the 2013/14 campaign, and it has remained untouched despite several prolific forwards coming close. UEFA confirms that Kylian Mbappé finished the 2025/26 season with 15 goals, the closest any player has come to Ronaldo’s mark in recent years.
With the Champions League now featuring an expanded league phase and potentially more matches for teams that progress through the knockout stages, the opportunity to challenge the record has increased.
Here are five players who could make a serious attempt to surpass Ronaldo’s 17-goal haul, as reported by Planet Football on Wednesday
1. Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé is perhaps the most obvious candidate after coming within two goals of Ronaldo’s record last season.
The Real Madrid forward scored 15 Champions League goals
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