Today we discuss the footballers who hit the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974. The FIFA World Cup 1974 was the 10th edition of the mega tournament hosted by West Germany during June 13- July 7, 1974. Argentina won their 1st title at the tournament. We see here the exceptional performers who got listed among the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974.
3. Johnny Rep
The Ajax Winger was part of the Netherlands team in the FIFA World Cup 1974, was playing with the national team since 1973. Johnny Rep would go on to score 4 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, Rep got himself among the footballers with the third most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974. His team, riding on his performance and others, would go on to finish runners up from the tournament.
3. Ralf Edström
The PSV Eindhoven Forward was part of the Sweden team in the FIFA World Cup 1974, was playing with the national team since 1972. The former Åtvidabergs FF Footballer would go on to score 4 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, Edström, got himself among the footballers with the third most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974. His team, riding on his performance, 2 goals from Roland Sandberg and a goal from Conny Torstensson could go as far as only Group B of the tournament.
3. Gerd Müller
The Bayern Munich Striker known for his clinical finishing, was a part of the hosts West Germany team in FIFA World Cup 1974. The Nördlingen born Footballer, Müller, who started his seniors career in international matches in 1966, would go on to score 4 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this German Footballer got himself among the footballers with the third most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974.
His team, powered by his performance, 3 goals from Paul Breitner, 2 goals from Wolfgang Overath and a goal each from Rainer Bonhof, Bernhard Cullmann, Jürgen Grabowski & Uli Hoeneß would go on to win their second title of the most prestigious Football tournament.
2. Andrzej Szarmach
The Górnik Zabrze Striker was part of the Poland team since 1973. Andrzej Szarmach, former Arka Gdynia Footballer would hit 5 goals from 6 matches he played during the tournament. With these 5 goals, this Gdańsk born Footballer got himself among the footballers with the second most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974.
His team, Poland, riding on his performance, golden boot Lato as well as a goal from Jerzy Gorgoń would go as far as Group B matches, losing their last match against the eventual Champions West Germany and then winning the 3rd place match against Brazil.
2. Johan Neeskens
The FC Barcelona Midfielder was part of the Netherlands team since 1970. Johan Neeskens would hit 5 goals from 7 matches he played during the tournament. With these 5 goals, this Heemstede born former Ajax Footballer got himself among the footballers with the second most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974.
His team, Netherlands, riding on his performance, 4 goals from Johnny Rep, 3 goals each from Johan Cruyff and a goal each from Theo de Jong, Ruud Krol & Rob Rensenbrink went on to win their matches to set a title clash with eventual champions West Germany, finished the tournament as the runners-up.
1. Grzegorz Lato
The Stal Mielec Footballer won Golden Boot of the tournament in 1974. Lato was a member of the Poland team since 1971. The Winger, who went on to represent the nation in three consecutive FIFA World Cup, would go on to score 7 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament.
With these 7 goals, this, one of the greatest Polish footballers of all time, led the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 1974. His team would make the best use of his goals, 5 goals from Szarmach & 3 goals from Kazimierz Deyna to finish 3rd in the tournament.
These were the footballers who made the list of top scorers (top 3 on goals scored) in the FIFA World Cup 1974. Hope you liked the content, don’t forget to put in your questions and thoughts below; yes, the comments section awaits your listing always.
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