The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup has been a stage where extraordinary athletes have etched their names into the annals of history.
Discover the prolific scorers who have left an indelible mark on the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, with a look at the top goal-scorers in the tournament’s history and notable performances from each edition.
Top 10 Goal-Scorers:
At the pinnacle of the list stands Madjer from Portugal, a maestro who has adorned the beach soccer stage with an astonishing 88 goals in 49 appearances, boasting an impressive average of 1.80 goals per game.
Hot on his heels is the sharpshooter from Switzerland, Dejan Stankovic, with 47 goals in 27 appearances, showcasing a remarkable average of 1.74 goals per game. Gabriele Gori of Italy follows closely with 41 goals in 22 appearances, boasting an incredible average of 1.86 goals per game.
Others who have etched their names into the goal-scoring pantheon include Belchior (Portugal), Bruno Malias (Brazil), Andre (Brazil), Alan (Portugal), Buru (Brazil), Benjamin (Brazil), and Dmitrii Shishin (Russia), each weaving their own goal-scoring narratives in the history of the tournament.
Top Scorers by Edition:
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup has witnessed memorable performances in each edition, and the top scorers by edition further highlight the tournament’s rich history.
In the inaugural edition in Rio de Janeiro 2005, Madjer mesmerized the world with a stellar performance, netting an astounding 12 goals. The following year, in Rio de Janeiro 2006, Madjer continued his goal-scoring spree, elevating his tally to an incredible 21 goals.
Rio de Janeiro 2007 witnessed the emergence of Buru from Brazil, who stamped his authority with 10 goals, showcasing the depth of talent on the beach soccer stage. The tournament moved to Marseille in 2008, where Madjer once again took center stage, notching up 13 goals.
The Dubai edition in 2009 saw Dejan Stankovic from Switzerland rise to prominence, displaying his prowess with an impressive 16 goals. Ravenna 2011 featured Andre from Brazil as the top scorer, weaving his way through defenses to secure 14 goals.
Tahiti 2013 introduced Dmitry Shishin from Russia as the leading goal-scorer, leaving an indelible mark with 11 goals. Portugal 2015 witnessed a three-way tie for the top spot, with Madjer (Portugal), Pedro Moran (Paraguay), and Noel Ott (Switzerland) each contributing 8 goals.
As the tournament traveled to the Bahamas in 2017, Gabriele Gori from Italy made headlines with an outstanding 17 goals, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess. Paraguay 2019 witnessed a repeat performance from Gori, securing 16 goals.
In the most recent edition held in Russia in 2021, Glenn Hodel from Switzerland showcased his goal-scoring prowess, finishing the tournament with an impressive 12 goals.
