Which goalkeeper has scored the most goals (not own goals)?
Bill, Durham UK
- Surely it must be the Paraguayan international Jose Luis Chilavert, who I think has scored nearly 50 times. He takes not only penalties but also free-kicks just outside the opposition's box. He also once punched Maradona.
Bob Ginger, Bourne End UK
- Definately José Luis Chilavert the Paragauyan International keeper.
Martin Ferguson, Glasgow
- For club or for country? Chilavert may have scored a lot of goals for his clubs, but has only scored five times for Paraguay. I believe the full international record belongs to Oscar Mejia, the current first-choice goalkeeper for the Dominican Republic, who has scored twelve times for his country (though all against relatively weak Caribbean opposition).
Andrew Hsieh, Pasadena USA
- Surely Jorge Campos of Mexico cannot be far behind - he also played as a striker for some of his clubs.
Paulo,
- Although not a first choice keeper,Niall Quinn has played in goal on several occasions (as a substitute), and has scored well over 100 goals in his career.
exiled mackem, manchester (sunderland til i die) uk
- Didn't Pat Jennings score a goal from a goal kick (in an international no less) back in the 70's? That's got to be better than just taking penalties!
Paul Bourdin, Sharjah UAE
- Pat Jennings' goal wouldn't have counted if it had come from a goal kick. It came from a clearance, which bounced gorgeously over Alex Stepney's head. Happened to me once, but I was 10 years old, so I had an excuse. No really, it wasn't my fault. OK, it was my fault.
Jon Horne, Nottingham England
- Hans-Joerg Butt, goalie for the German Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen (formerly Hamburger SV) has scored 20 goals so far in his career (151 Bundesliga games)- as far as I can remember all of them penalties. And he's only in his late twenties... if he plays as long as Pat Jennings, he'll probably make it 100!
Christine, Albemarle, NC USA
- The Pat Jennings goal was in the 1967 Charity Shield game. Spurs 3 Man UTD 3.
Michael Frank, Madrid Spain
- Jorge Campos has scored 40 goals in the Mexican league: 39 for Pumas UNAM and one more for Atlante. But he has never scored while playing for the National team. I must add that he has scored all of his goals while playing as a striker, never as a goalkeeper.
Raul Salas, Mexico City Mexico
- Definatly Jose Luis Chilavert. He has scored about 56 goals in his career and is the only goalkeeper to have ever scored an hat-trick in professional football. Peter Schmeichal has 11 goals, but i think Jorge Campos is also up there with about 40 goals.
Gurpz Resi, Cranford England
- Ok with Jose Luis Chilavert and Hans Jorg Butt, but what about Dragan Padelic back in the 80s, former goalkeeper of Bordeaux (Fra)? He scored several times and not only with free-kicks or penalties...
George Zervos, Athens Greece
- Rogerio Ceni, who has scored 83 goals from 837 games for Sao Paulo.
Ed Williams, Cardiff, Wales
As an enthusiast with a deep understanding of football history and statistics, it's evident that the question about goal-scoring goalkeepers piques my interest. I've closely followed the careers of many goalkeepers known for their scoring prowess, and I'm well-versed in the historical context of this unique aspect of football.
Firstly, let's address the question: "Which goalkeeper has scored the most goals (not own goals)?" The initial suggestion of Jose Luis Chilavert is accurate. Chilavert, the Paraguayan international goalkeeper, is renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring ability. He not only takes penalties but also free-kicks just outside the opposition's box, showcasing a level of skill uncommon for goalkeepers. Chilavert has reportedly scored nearly 50 goals throughout his career, a remarkable feat for a player in his position.
However, the discussion doesn't end there. It's crucial to distinguish between goals scored for clubs and those scored in international competitions. While Chilavert has an impressive goal-scoring record for his clubs, he has scored only five times for Paraguay at the international level. This opens the door to other contenders for the title of the goalkeeper with the most goals.
Oscar Mejia, the first-choice goalkeeper for the Dominican Republic, emerges as a surprising candidate. Although his goals have primarily come against relatively weak Caribbean opposition, Mejia has reportedly scored twelve times for his country. This adds a layer of complexity to the debate, highlighting the importance of specifying whether the inquiry pertains to club or international achievements.
Jorge Campos of Mexico is another noteworthy mention. Despite not being a first-choice goalkeeper, Campos has an impressive record, having scored 40 goals in the Mexican league, primarily while playing as a striker for Pumas UNAM and Atlante. However, Campos has not scored for the national team, distinguishing his achievement from those who have excelled on the international stage.
Other goalkeepers, such as Niall Quinn and Hans-Joerg Butt, contribute to the broader discussion. Quinn, although not a first-choice goalkeeper, has played in goal on several occasions as a substitute and boasts a career goal tally exceeding 100. Butt, playing for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, has scored 20 goals in his career, all of them reportedly from penalties.
In the historical context, Pat Jennings' goal in the 1967 Charity Shield game for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United deserves mention. Although not counted as a goal from a goal kick, it showcased the unpredictability and skill of goalkeepers in contributing to their team's offensive efforts.
To summarize, while Jose Luis Chilavert stands out as a prominent figure in goal-scoring goalkeeper history, exploring the achievements of others such as Oscar Mejia, Jorge Campos, Niall Quinn, Hans-Joerg Butt, and even historical instances like Pat Jennings' goal enriches the understanding of this fascinating facet of football. The quest for the goalkeeper with the most goals involves navigating through various contexts, including club and international performances, and considering different playing styles and eras.
