Luis Suarez level with Hernan Crespo as record goalscorer in South American World Cup qualifying — but the top ten list reveals a HUGE shock
Uruguay hitman netted 19th against Colombia to hit top spot, with Lionel Messi on 16 and Neymar way behind on three
LUIS SUAREZ goal against Colombia made in 19 in South American World Cup qualifying — and made him the joint-top goal scorer in the competition’s history.
The Uruguay hitman moved level with Hernan Crespo and, with eight games left, is sure to increase his Conmebol total.
However, the former Inter Milan and Chelsea striker reached his tally in three fewer games.
Remarkably, there are no Brazilian players in the top 15 goal scorers.
Romario and Zico are the Samba nation’s most potent strikers in 16th place with 11 goals — but behind players from Bolivia, Peru and Venezuela.
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South America World Cup qualifying top goalscorers
1.
Hernan Crespo, Argentina: 19 goals in 33 games — 1998, 2002, 2006
Luis Suarez, Uruguay: 19 in 36 — 2010, 2014, 2018
3.
Marcelo Salas, Chile: 18 in 32 — 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010
4.
Ivan Zamorano, Chile: 17 in 23 — 1990, 1998, 2002
5.
Joaquin Botero, Bolivia: 16 in 30 — 2002, 2006, 2010
Agustin Delgado, Ecuador: 16 in 30 — 1998, 2002, 2006
Lionel Messi, Argentina: 16 in 38 — 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018
8.
Jefferson Farfan, Peru: 15 in 36 — 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018
Diego Forlan, Uruguay: 15 in 46 — 2006, 2010, 2014
10.
Jose Cardozo, Paraguay: 14 in 36 — 1998, 2002, 2006
11.
Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguay: 13 in 38 — 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018
12.
Felipe Caicedo, Ecuador: 12 in 25 — 2010, 2014, 2018
Arturo Vidal, Chile: 12 in 29 — 2010, 2014, 2018
Edinson Cavani, Uruguay: 12 in 31 — 2010, 2014, 2018
Juan Arango, Venezuela: 12 in 58 — 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014
16.
Romario, Brazil: 11 in 8 — 1990, 1994, 2002
Zico, Brazil: 11 in 11 — 1978, 1982, 1986
Gabriel Batistuta, Argentina: 11 in 18 — 1994, 1998, 2002
Gonzalo Higuain, Argentina: 11 in 19 — 2010, 2014, 2018
Humberto Suazo, Chile: 11 in 26 — 2006, 2010, 2014
Marcelo Martins, Bolivia: 11 in 32 — 2010, 2014, 2018
22.
Tostao, Brazil: 10 in 6 — 1970
Ronaldo Brazil: 10 in 16 — 2006
Luis Fabiano, Brazil: 10 in 15 — 2006, 2010
Radamel Falcao, Colombia: 10 in 25 — 2010, 2014, 2018
Kaka, Brazil: 10 in 27 — 2006, 2010, 2018
Alexis Sanchez, Chile: 10 in 33 — 2010, 2014, 2018
Though, the former’s tally did come in just eight games — and the latter averaged a goal game.
The pair are joined on 11 goals by Gabriel Batistuta and Gonzalo Higuain.
Lionel Messi is also in contention for the all-time No.1 spot with 16 goals — while Peru’s Jefferson Farfan and Paraguay’s Roque Santa Cruz are the only strikers still playing within six Suarez and Crespo.
Arturo Vidal has scored an impressive 12 goals — which is two more than hotshot team-mate, Alexis Sanchez. And in four fewer games.
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Though, the Chile pair are way behind compatriots, Marcelo Salas and Ivan Zamorano.
The strike duo are placed second and third respectively with 18 and 19 goals.
Ronaldo scored ten goals in his 15 games — but Tostao has the best goals-per-game record with ten from six.
Meanwhile, Neymar’s three World Cup qualifying goals have all come in the 2018 edition.