# From Messi to Pele: Footballers with most goals in calendar year

Lionel Messi holds the record for the most goals in a calendar year with 91 in 2012. See the full list featuring legends like Pele, Ronaldo, and Muller.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Punch |
| Published | 2026-11-13T11:07:13.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://punchng.com/from-messi-to-pele-footballers-with-most-goals-in-calendar-year/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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