Football quiz time – you ready?
It's quite the achievement to get onto the list for today's quiz. So for 12 minutes, bask in the glory of those who have done it multiple times down the years. We're looking for the top five goalscorers across Europe's top five leagues – that's England's Premier League, France's Ligue 1, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga.
In case of players tied for goals in certain seasons, we've favoured those who did it in fewer games. In the one case that there were two players who'd both netted the same number of goals in the same number of appearances, we included the player who had hit more assists. 115 players feels like a lot of names – but once you get the usual suspects out of the way, you'll be racking your brains for one or two really difficult ones that are just on the tip of your tongue…
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You know your marksmen: however, the game’s vast history offers plenty more tactical puzzles to solve before the day is done. We've got a bunch more challenges ready, courtesy of Kwizly.
We begin by examining the men who have seen the game from every angle of the white line. We’re asking you to name every man to have played and managed in the Premier League, a true test of your knowledge of the dugout and the pitch. Once you’ve mastered the bosses, shift your focus to the most decorated winners in the history of the competition by naming every player to have won four or more Premier League titles. It is a trial of consistency and silverware that separates the fleeting stars from the genuine icons.
If you pride yourself on knowing the global reach of the English top flight, it is time to grab your passport and name every nation's top-scoring Premier League player. After you’ve scouted the world, return to the elite squads to see if you can name every Premier League winners' all-time XI. From the prolific pioneers to the most successful starting line-ups ever assembled, let’s see if your footballing IQ is truly world-class.
To lower your heart rate after that statistical marathon, settle into a comfortable spot with FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword 43: featuring clues on Brazilians, Ballon d'Or bridesmaids and Bundesliga battles, it is the perfect way to test your lateral thinking during the half-time break. To stay ahead of the pack, subscribe to our newsletter for your essential afternoon briefing of curated trivia. You can also claim your spot in the starting line-up by registering for The Club: our free membership portal where you can unlock secret hints, collect digital badges for your trophy cabinet, and fight for the top spot on our global leaderboards.
