From Ronaldo to Havertz: Players who scored in multiple Champions League finals
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At a glance
- Nine players have scored in multiple Champions League finals since the competition's rebranding in 1992.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to score in three different finals, while others on the list have scored in two.
- Notable players include Lionel Messi, Raรบl Gonzรกlez, Samuel Eto'o, Sergio Ramos, Mario Mandลพukiฤ, Gareth Bale, Vinรญcius Jรบnior, and Kai Havertz.
Scoring in a UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of a footballer's career, a moment where individual brilliance can define a legacy. However, only a select group of elite players have achieved the extraordinary feat of finding the net in two or more finals since the competition was rebranded in 1992.
This exclusive club features nine players who have etched their names in Champions League history. Cristiano Ronaldo stands alone at the top, having scored in three separate finals in 2008, 2014, and 2017. His remarkable consistency underscores his status as one of the greatest goal scorers in the tournament's history.
Joining Ronaldo in this distinguished list are Lionel Messi, who scored in the 2009 and 2011 finals, and Raรบl Gonzรกlez, a two-time scorer in the 2000 and 2002 finals. Modern stars also feature prominently, with Vinรญcius Jรบnior scoring in the 2022 and 2024 finals, and Kai Havertz achieving the same in the 2021 and 2026 finals.
Other legendary figures who have graced multiple finals with their goals include Samuel Eto'o (2006, 2009), Sergio Ramos (2014, 2016), Mario Mandลพukiฤ (2013, 2017), and Gareth Bale (2014, 2018). Each of these players has delivered crucial goals on the biggest stage, cementing their place among the Champions League's most impactful performers.
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