Top goalscorers in the last 5 World Cups

2002 FIFA World Cup, South Korea / Japan

Ronaldo's eight goals helped Brazil win their 5th World Cup.

The first-ever World Cup to be hosted in Asia, the 2002 World Cup was one entertaining extravaganza. Hosted by South Korea and Japan, the tournament saw defending champions France crash out in the group stages with just one point, while second on the list of favorites - Argentina also crashed out in the group stages. To add more zest to this World Cup, Turkey finished third and the hosts South Korea managed to go all the way to the semi-finals before losing out to Germany. A powerful German side clashed against the mighty Brazilians in the final, with Brazilians coming out on top to win their fifth World Cup trophy.

Top Goalscorers:

8 goals - Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (Brazil)

The toothy Brazilian superstar played the best of his international career in the famous Brazilian jersey at the 2002 tournament. Injured prior to the tournament, Ronaldo made a remarkable recovery just in time to lead Brazil to their fifth World Cup glory.

Starring alongside Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, he scored eight goals - at least one against every opponent except in the quarter-finals against England. In the final against Germany, he scored both the goals which helped the Seleção trump their German rivals.

5 goals - Rivaldo (Brazil), Miroslav Klose (Germany)

4 goals - Jon Dahl Tomasson (Denmark), Christian Vieri (Italy)