Romario

Romário's claim to being the deadliest finisher in Brazilian history is backed by over 1,000 career goals, a feat achieved by fewer than a dozen players globally. He won the 1994 World Cup Golden Ball after scoring five crucial goals, including the dramatic equalizer against Sweden in the semifinal, and then converting in the final on penalties. At PSV, he averaged 0.8 goals per game over 142 appearances, a rate that surpasses Ronaldinho's 0.45 per match in La Liga. His 67 goals in 70 appearances for Barcelona in 1993-95 were faster than the average striker's conversion rate from the same period. While Romário trails #5 Ronaldinho in creativity, his 30 goals in 1994, including a hat-trick against Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers, demonstrate an unmatched poacher's instinct. He also led the 1994 World Cup in shots on target with 11, underlining his efficiency.