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The 5 best African goal scorers in La Liga history

Samuel Eto’o/FC Barcelona

Countless African players have made their mark in the Spanish championship over the years. Foot Africa presents the top 5 African goal scorers in the history of the Liga.

The greatest African goal scorer in La Liga history is none other than Samuel Eto’o. While his peers Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Adebayor truly shone in the Premier League, Eto’o made his legacy in La Liga.

After representing Mallorca and Real Madrid, Eto’o enjoyed the best years of his career in the colors of FC Barcelona. The former captain of the Indomitable Lions racked up 162 goals in 280 matches. He sits 19th in the all-time scoring chart, a list dominated by Lionel Messi (474 goals) and Cristiano Ronaldo (311 goals).

Mali’s Frédéric Kanouté claims the runner-up spot with 89 goals for Sevilla FC. Now retired, he may soon be overtaken by Iñaki Williams, who is still active with Athletic Bilbao and currently boasts 83 goals.

The top 5 is rounded out by two Moroccans: Youssef En-Nesyri, still playing and currently at Fenerbahçe SK, and Larbi Ben Barek, a former Atlético Madrid star.

Here is the top 5 African goal scorers in La Liga history:

1. Samuel Eto’o: 162 goals (280 matches)

2. Frédéric Kanouté: 89 goals (209 matches)

3. Iñaki Williams: 83 goals (386 matches)

4. Youssef En-Nesyri: 69 goals (230 matches)

5. Larbi Ben Barek: 58 goals (114 matches)