Did You Know? Asamoah Gyan Outscored Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014 International Competitions
It may come as a surprise, but Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan outpaced Cristiano Ronaldo in international competitions in 2014 — whether for club or country. As of October 2014, Gyan had scored an impressive 19 goals: 12 in the Asian Champions League with Al-Ain (UAE) and 6 with Ghana’s national team, plus one more in domestic cup competitions.
In comparison, Ronaldo had tallied 17 goals: 13 with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League and other international club fixtures, and 4 with Portugal. Despite his lower tally for that period, CR7 still received honors — the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) named him the world’s top international goal scorer for 2013, recognizing his 25 goals that year (15 in the Champions League and 10 for Portugal).
While Ronaldo remains a global icon, Gyan’s prolific form in Asian football and consistent performances for Ghana during that period reminded the world of his class and impact — especially in international tournaments.
