🎙️Klose predicts Messi or Mbappé will break my record | OneFootball

The top scorer in World Cup history, Miroslav Klose, has surprised the football world with his recent statements about the longevity of his record. The German, who has held the top spot since 2014, acknowledged naturally that his 16 goals are numbered in the face of the push from the two biggest stars of today.

The Battle for the Historical Summit

Klose was clear in pointing out his potential successors: "I'm sure my record will be broken soon; Messi will achieve it now or Mbappé in 2030." Currently, the Argentine captain has 13 goals, just three shy of the record, while the French star, at just 27 years old, already has 12 goals and has at least two more World Cups ahead to surpass the figure.

The Top 7 World Scorers

The historical table reflects fierce competition. Following Klose (16) and Ronaldo Nazário (15), legends like Gerd Müller (14) and Just Fontaine (13) appear. Lionel Messi has already matched Fontaine's line and surpasses Pelé (12), who now shares the ranking with a Mbappé who threatens to shatter all statistics in the short term.

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