The 10 players with the most Goals & Assists in a Champions League campaign

 

Here’s a rundown of the top 10 players with the highest combined goals and assists in a single UEFA Champions League campaign, based on data from modern seasons (post-1992/93) up to April 2025. The list highlights standout single-season performances, focusing on players renowned for their scoring and playmaking prowess.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi unsurprisingly dominate the list of top Champions League campaigns for combined goals and assists, with one of them holding a clear edge. Alongside the legendary duo from Real Madrid and Barcelona, iconic stars from Bayern Munich and Liverpool also shine, while a Brazilian talent is making a strong push for the record in the 2024-25 season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (2013/14, Real Madrid) - 22 (17 goals + 5 assists)

Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals in a single Champions League season with 17, complemented by 5 assists, leading Real Madrid to the title.

Lionel Messi (2011/12, Barcelona) - 19 (14 goals + 5 assists)

Messi matched the previous record of 14 goals (set by José Altafini) and added 5 assists, though Barcelona fell in the semi-finals.

Robert Lewandowski (2019/20, Bayern Munich) - 18 (15 goals + 3 assists)

Lewandowski’s 15 goals and 3 assists were pivotal in Bayern’s treble-winning campaign, though some sources note up to 6 assists.

Karim Benzema (2021/22, Real Madrid) - 18 (15 goals + 3 assists)

Benzema’s standout season included 15 goals, with key knockout-stage performances, and 3 assists, earning him the Ballon d’Or.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (2017/18, Real Madrid) - 17 (15 goals + 2 assists)

Ronaldo scored 15 goals, including crucial knockout-stage strikes, and added 2 assists in Madrid’s threepeat-clinching campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo (2015/16, Real Madrid) - 17 (16 goals + 1 assist)

Ronaldo’s 16 goals, including a final strike, and 1 assist helped Real Madrid secure the title.

Raphinha (2024/25, Barcelona) - 16 (9 goals + 7 assists) (ongoing)

Raphinha leads the 2024/25 assist charts with 7 and has 9 goals, totaling 16 contributions in 12 matches so far.

Roberto Firmino (2017/18, Liverpool) - 15 (10 goals + 5 assists)

Firmino’s balanced contribution (10 goals, 5 assists) made him the top Premier League player for goals and assists in a single campaign.

Raúl González (2000/01, Real Madrid) - 14 (7 goals + 7 assists) 

Raúl’s campaign included 7 goals, and given his playmaking role, he likely had significant assists, though exact numbers are less documented.

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Neymar (2014/15, Barcelona) - 13 (10 goals + 3 assists) 

Neymar shared the top-scorer title with 10 goals alongside Messi and Ronaldo, with at least 3 assists in Barcelona’s title-winning season.