Erwin Helmchen
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Erwin Helmchen (10 May 1907 – 8 June 1981) was a German footballer who played as a striker. He was the most prolific goalscorer in recorded history according to RSSSF with at least 989 goals scored in 582 official matches, until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed him in 2026. He is also the second highest goalscorer in league matches with over 720 goals, the second-most prolific goalscorer for a single team with at least 667 goals, and the goalscorer with most career hat-tricks with at least 142.
Erwin Helmchen (10 May 1907 – 8 June 1981) was a German footballer who played as a striker. He was the most prolific goalscorer in recorded history according to RSSSF with at least 989 goals scored in 582 official matches, until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed him in 2026. He is also the second highest goalscorer in league matches with over 720 goals, the second-most prolific goalscorer for a single team with at least 667 goals, and the goalscorer with most career hat-tricks with at least 142.
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