Top 5 goal-scorers in the history of the LaLiga

Modified Aug 16, 2019 20:48 GMT

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#4 Hugo Sánchez (234 goals)

Hugo Sanchez played for many different clubs and racked up a huge goal tally

The Mexican scored 234 LaLiga goals for Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, before moving outside Spain and continuing his goal-scoring exploits elsewhere.

Sánchez's most productive spell in the Liga came in seven seasons for Real Madrid, where he scored 164 goals for the capital club.

#3 Telmo Zarra (251 goals)

Telmo Zarra won the most Pichichi trophies (along with Lionel Messi) in the league's history

Telmo Zarra scored 251 LaLiga goals in 278 appearances for Athletic Bilbao during 15 seasons for the club from 1940-41 to 1954-55.

Zarra's six Trofeo Pichichi trophies is a LaLiga record shared only by Lionel Messi.

Zarra is the highest scoring Spaniard in the history of the Spanish top flight. The Zarra trophy, for the highest scoring Spanish player in a LaLiga season, is awarded in his memory.

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