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<p>Only a single goal separates the top two positions.</p>
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<p>In a world dominated by football superstars and fluid tactical approaches, consistent performance is the rarest asset. While momentary sensations may flash upon the scene, the true legends of the game prove their prowess season after season—in a manner that is both unwavering and, at times, almost predictable. Since the dawn of the 21st century, a select few players have set the gold standard for reliability by consistently netting double digits in league goals annually. While golden boot races capture the public's attention and viral highlights steal the show, these athletes have forged their legacies through a relentless dedication to excellence.</p>
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<p>Year after year, they have scored 10+ goals repeatedly across Europe's most competitive leagues. Whether as clever poachers, penalty box hawks, or all-around playmakers, these players have enjoyed multiple successful seasons—not just one outstanding campaign. <em>Transfermarkt</em> explores the statistics to unveil the most dependable goal-scorers in Europe's top-five leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1) since 2000, ranking players who have made scoring 10+ league goals a yearly ritual. For players tied in the number of 10+ goal seasons, the rank is determined by the total goals scored in the top-five leagues.</p>
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<h2>Top Players with Most 10+ Goal Seasons in Top-5 Leagues Since 2000</h2>
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<p>At the summit, the competition is neck-and-neck, with no surprises that it's the two legends who typified an era battling for the lead. Leading the charge is the phenomenal Lionel Messi, who has hit the 10+ goal mark in the top-five leagues for an impressive 16 seasons, amassing a total of 496 goals across those competitions. Just a hair behind is the equally prolific Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also reached 16 seasons with 10+ goals but has scored 495 times—one goal less than his longtime rival. Their records are nothing short of remarkable: Messi notched 15 10+ goal seasons with Barcelona and one with PSG, while Ronaldo achieved four at Manchester United, nine at Real Madrid, and three at Juventus.</p>
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<p>In third place is Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, who has surpassed the 10+ goal mark in 14 different seasons, tallying 381 goals in the top-five leagues. Following him is Swedish icon Zlatan Ibrahimović, also with 14 seasons of 10+ goals, but with a total of 302 top-five league goals. Close behind in fifth place is French forward Karim Benzema, who also boasts 14 seasons and 281 goals. In sixth is Argentine striker Sergio Agüero, who achieved this milestone in 13 seasons, scoring a total of 259 goals. Four players have registered 12 seasons of 10+ goals: seventh place Edinson Cavani (267 goals), eighth place Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (236 goals), ninth place Wayne Rooney (208 goals), and tenth place Romelu Lukaku (205 goals). Additionally, eight other players have reached the feat of 11 seasons with 10+ goals.</p>
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