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6 Footballers Who Led Scoring in 1962 FIFA World Cup

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Today we discuss the footballers who hit the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962. The FIFA World Cup 1962 was the 7th edition of the mega tournament hosted by Chile during May 30- June 17, 1962. One interesting fact about this World Cup is its Golden Boot, which was shared by 6 Footballers. We see here the exceptional performers who got listed among the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962.

Dražan Jerković

The Dinamo Zagreb Striker was part of the Yugoslavia team in the FIFA World Cup 1962, was playing with the national team since 1960. The Ace Footballer, who was also a part of the UEFA Euro 1960 runners up team, would go on to score 4 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament.

With these 4 goals, Jerković, got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962. His team, riding on his performance, 3 goals from Milan Galić and a goal each from Vojislav Melić, Petar Radaković & Josip Skoblar could go as far as 3rd place match of the tournament, where they lost to hosts Chile to end at 4th.

Leonel Sánchez

The Universidad de Chile Forward was part of the Chile team in the FIFA World Cup 1962, was playing with the national team since 1955. The Footballer would go on to score 4 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament.

With these 4 goals, Sánchez, got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962. His team, riding on his performance, 3 goals from Adolf Scherer, 2 goals each from Jaime Ramírez, Eladio Rojas and Jorge Toro could finish 3rd in the tournament..

Vavá

The Palmeiras Striker was a part of the Brazil team in FIFA World Cup 1962. The former Atlético Madrid Footballer Edvaldo Jizídio Neto, nicknamed Vavá, would go on to score 4 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, Vavá got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962.

His team, powered by his performance, goals from Garrincha, 3 goals from Amarildo, and a goal each from Pelé, Mário Zagallo & Zito would go on to win the second title of the prestigious tournament.

Garrincha

The Botafogo Winger was part of the Brazil team since 1955. Manuel Francisco dos Santos, nicknamed Garrincha, would hit 4 goals from 6 matches he played during the tournament. With these 4 goals, this Rio born Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962.

His team, riding on his performance, 4 goals from other top scorer Vavá would go on to win the tournament title, their second FIFA World Cup title.

Valentin Ivanov

The Torpedo Moscow Winger was part of the Soviet Union team since 1955. Valentin Ivanov would hit 4 goals from 4 matches he played during the tournament. With these 4 goals, this Moscow born Footballer got himself among the footballers with the second most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962.

His team, Soviet Union, riding on his performance, 2 goals from Igor Chislenko and a goal from Aleksei Mamykin would go as far as tournament’s quarterfinal where they lost 2-1 to the hosts.

Flórián Albert

The prolific scorer was among the most elegant footballers from Hungary. Ferencváros Footballer, Flórián Albert was a part of the Hungary team in FIFA World Cup 1962. Albert would go on to score 4 goals from the 3 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Hungarian Footballer led the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1962.

His team, powered by his performance, 3 goals from Lajos Tichy, and a goal from Ernő Solymosi would go on till quarterfinal clash against Czechoslovakia, they lost 0-1 to crash out of this prestigious Football tournament. He got the best young player award apart from the Golden Boot that all 6 shared.

These were the footballers who made the list of top scorers in the FIFA World Cup 1962. Hope you liked the content, don’t forget to put in your questions and thoughts below; yes, the comments section awaits your listing always.