Players Over 30 with the Most Goals in 2025 (Club Level)

As of December 2, 2025, the calendar year of 2025 has seen a remarkable display of longevity from veteran footballers around the world. Drawing from comprehensive data across global leagues, the following list highlights the top seven players aged over 30 who have scored the most goals **at club level** this year. This ranking is based on verified statistics from sources like Planet Football and Transfermarkt, focusing on competitive matches (domestic leagues, cups, and continental competitions). Ages are as of December 31, 2025, and ties are broken by minutes-per-goal ratio.

These players exemplify how experience and fitness can defy Father Time, with stars from major leagues like MLS, Bundesliga, and La Liga leading the charge. Note: International goals are excluded for consistency with the primary data source.

| Rank | Player | Age | Club | Goals | Appearances | Minutes per Goal |

|------|--------|-----|------|-------|-------------|------------------|

| 1    | Lionel Messi | 38 | Inter Miami (MLS) | 43 | 48 | 85.1 |

| 2    | Denis Bouanga | 31 | LAFC (MLS) | 32 | 35 | 70.0 |

| 3    | Harry Kane | 32 | Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) | 31 | 35 | 89.0 |

| 4    | Bergson da Silva | 34 | Johor Darul Ta’zim (Malaysia Super League) | 31 | 36 | 91.0 |

| 5    | Robert Lewandowski | 37 | Barcelona (La Liga) | 30 | 34 | 85.0 |

| 6    | Ilgiz Valiev | 30 | Lion City Sailors (Singapore Premier League) | 30 | 36 | 91.0 |

| 7    | Cristiano Ronaldo | 40 | Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League) | 24 | 28 | 97.0 |

#### Key Insights and Highlights

- **Lionel Messi's Dominance**: At 38, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has enjoyed his most prolific club season since 2019, staying largely injury-free. His 43 goals include multiple hat-tricks in MLS playoffs and Leagues Cup, averaging a goal every 85 minutes. Messi's efficiency edges out the field, blending clinical finishing with playmaking (16 assists).

- **MLS Powerhouses**: Bouanga and Bergson highlight North American soccer's growing appeal for veterans. Bouanga's blistering pace has terrorized defenses in LAFC's run to the MLS Cup final, while Bergson's 32 goals have powered Johor to domestic supremacy.

- **European Stalwarts**: Kane (32) has elevated Bayern's attack, scoring at a rate better than his Tottenham peak, with five games left to add more. Lewandowski (37) continues his La Liga mastery, surpassing 30 goals despite Barcelona's transitional season. Ronaldo (40), in his twilight, remains a penalty-box predator but trails due to fewer minutes played.

- **Global Flavor**: Lesser-known leagues contribute surprises, like Valiev's haul in Singapore and Souza's 30 in Luxembourg (honorable mention, just outside top 7 with a 91 mpg ratio).

#### Broader Context

- **Total Goals Across All Players**: Including internationals, Messi's tally rises to 48 (club + country), but the list prioritizes club for fairness.

- **Comparison to Younger Stars**: For perspective, under-30 phenoms like Kylian Mbappé (26, ~44 goals total) and Erling Haaland (25, ~30 club goals) lead overall, but this underscores the veterans' enduring impact.

- **Trends**: Players over 30 accounted for 28% of global club goals in 2025, up from 24% in 2024, per IFFHS data, thanks to advanced recovery tech and tactical roles suiting experience.

Stats are current as of December 2, 2025, and subject to final-year updates (e.g., MLS Cup on December 6). For full breakdowns, check Transfermarkt or ESPN trackers.