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Kane and Salah equal Thierry Henry in Champions League top scorers list.

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 17:00

Author: Arif S

Mohamed Salah
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah.
Source: Antara Foto/Xinhua/Li Ying

Two names etched their mark on the grandest stage of European Football. Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah officially entered the elite ranks of the all-time top scorers in the UEFA Champions League. This achievement solidifies their status at the highest level of European football.

As reported on UEFA's official website, both Kane and Salah scored goals in the second leg of this season's Champions League Round of 16

Kane helped Bayern Munich advance to the Quarter-Finals, while Salah achieved the same with Liverpool.

This momentum wasn't just about team victories. Behind it lies personal historical milestones. Kane and Salah have now each collected 50 Champions League goals.

This tally places them level with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

This achievement feels even more significant as both players remain active at the highest level. 

This means the opportunity to climb further up the all-time scorers list remains wide open, potentially surpassing Henry's record in the near future.

Their positions in the top 10 list also reveal a landscape of different generations competing against each other. 

In the top two spots, Cristiano Ronaldo (140 goals) and Lionel Messi (129 goals) still lead by a significant margin. 

Meanwhile, other active generation players like Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland continue to apply pressure from various angles.

This list isn't just about numbers, but also about consistency on the most demanding stage. 

The Champions League always presents the ultimate test, where every goal is born from pressure, quality, and crucial moments.

For Kane and Salah, 50 isn't a finish line, but a starting point to chase a greater legacy. 

With their sharp performances and central roles at their respective clubs, both are pursuing immortality in the history of Europe's most prestigious competition.

All-Time Champions League Top Scorers List

140 goals – Cristiano Ronaldo

129 goals – Lionel Messi

109 goals - Robert Lewandowski 

90 goals – Karim Benzema

71 goals – Raul Gonzalez

68 goals – Kylian Mbappe

57 goals – Erling Haaland, Thomas Mueller

56 goals – Ruud Van Nistelrooy

50 goals – Thierry Henry, Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah