Today we discuss the footballers who hit the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010. The FIFA World Cup 2010 was the 19th edition of the mega tournament hosted by South Africa during June 11-July 11, 2010. Spain won their 1st title at the tournament. We see here the exceptional individual milestone performers who got listed among the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
2. Róbert Vittek
The Former 1. FC Nürnberg Forward was part of the Slovakia National team in the FIFA World Cup 2010. The Bratislava, Czechoslovakia born star would go on to score 4 goals from the 4 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Footballer got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
His team, however, couldn’t go beyond the round of 16 as they had 2 wins, a tie and a loss from the 4 matches. Out of the 5 goals his team did, he scored 4.
2. Miroslav Klose
The Bayern Munich forward was a part of the German team in FIFA World Cup 2010. The former Werder Bremen & 1. FC Kaiserslautern scorer would go on to score 4 goals from the 5 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this German Forward, also among the top footballers in the world, got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
His team would make the best use of his goals and goals from Thomas Muller only to reach the semi-finals to lose 0-1 to eventual Champions Spain, and then winning the 3rd place match 3-2 against Uruguay.
2. Gonzalo Higuain
The Forward known for his eye for goal, strong physique, and offensive movements was a member of the Argentina team in FIFA World Cup 2010. The Real Madrid scorer, who also lined up for River Plate, would go on to score 4 goals from the 4 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 4 goals, this Argentine Forward, also among the best strikers of his generation, got himself among the footballers with the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
His team would make the best use of his goals and 2 goals from Carlos Tevez only to reach the quarter-finals to lose 0-4 to eventual semi-finalists Germany.
1. Wesley Sneijder
The Inter Milan Midfielder was part of the Netherlands team in the FIFA World Cup 2010. The Dutch Footballer would go on to score 5 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 5 goals, this Dutch Footballer got himself among the footballers with jointly the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
His team, powered by goals from him and Arjen Robben, would reach the finals only to fall short of the trophy win 0-1 against Spain.
1. Diego Forlan
The Atlético Madrid Forward was leading the Uruguay team in the FIFA World Cup 2010. The former Villarreal, Manchester United & Independiente Forward would go on to score 5 goals from the 7 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 5 goals, this Uruguayan Footballer got himself among the footballers with jointly the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
His team, riding on his performance and 3 goals from Luis Suárez, could reach as far as semifinals before losing 2-3 to Netherlands and then 2-3 to Germany in a 3rd place match.
1. David Villa
One of the best Spanish forwards of his generation, Villa, was part of the Spain team since 2002. The Valencia Footballer scored 5 goals from 7 matches, he played during the tournament. With these 5 goals, this Spanish Footballer got himself among the footballers with jointly the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
His team, Spain, powered by his performances, 2 goals of Andrés Iniesta and a goal from Carles Puyol won the tournament, their first ever.
1. Thomas Müller
The FC Bayern Legend, known for his positioning, teamwork and stamina, was part of the Philipp Lahm’s team in the FIFA World Cup 2010. The Bundesliga Legend would go on to score 5 goals from the 6 matches he played in the mega tournament. With these 5 goals, this German Footballer got himself leading list of the most goals in FIFA World Cup 2010.
For his team, Germany, he scored 5, Klose scored 4, Lukas Podolski scored 2, while Cacau, Arne Friedrich, Marcell Jansen, Sami Khedira & Mesut Özil scored 1- each and the team ended the tournament at number 3 in team’s table.
These were the footballers who made the list of top scorers (top 2 on goals scored) in the FIFA World Cup 2010. 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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