Players scoring most World Cup headers

See a ranked list of every player to have scored four or more goals in the FIFA World Cup.

1st) Miroslav Klose – 7 headed goals 2nd) Gerd Muller – 5 3rd) Sandor Kocsis – 4 3rd) Tomas Skuhravy – 4 3rd) Oldrich Nejedly – 4 3rd) Andrzej Szarmach – 4 3rd) Jurgen Klinsmann – 4


Miroslav Klose Miroslav Klose

GermanyGermany

24 appearances 16 goals 7 headed goals

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 13:  Miroslav Klose of Germany celebrates as he scores his side's second goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group D match between Germany and Australia at Durban Stadium on June 13, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Gerd Muller Gerd Muller

West GermanyWest Germany

Playing on
Loaded: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
00:00 / 03:35
/
Duration Time 3:35
Remaining Time -3:35
 
Gerd Müller | Top goalscorer | 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico™Gerd Müller | Top goalscorer | 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico™
The adidas Golden Boot was first awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament in 1982 under the name Golden Shoe. It was renamed Golden Boot in 2010. Runners-up are awarded the adidas Silver Boot and adidas Bronze Boot awards respectively.The adidas Golden Boot was first awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament in 1982 under the name Golden Shoe. It was renamed Golden Boot in 2010. Runners-up are awarded the adidas Silver Boot and adidas Bronze Boot awards respectively.

13 appearances 14 goals 5 headed goals

Bildnummer: 07981267  Datum: 03.06.1970  Copyright: imago/Ferdi Hartung..Weltmeisterschaft 1970 in Leon - Finalrunde - BR Deutschland (BRD) - Marokko 2:1 - Gerd Müller (vorn) und Hannes Löhr (beide BRD) jubeln über das 2:1 gegen Mohamed Abdallah Lamrani (li.), Torwart Allal Ben Kassou (2.v.re.) und Kacem Slimani (alle Marokko); 1004B Fussball Herren WM 1970 Nationalteam Länderspiel sw vneg xmk 1970 quer Aufmacher Jubel Freude enttäuscht Freud und Leid Hannes Aktion....Image number 07981267 date 03 06 1970 Copyright imago Ferdi Hartung World Cup 1970 in Leon Final Round BR Germany Germany Morocco 2 1 Gerd Mueller front and Hannes Löhr both Germany cheer above the 2 1 against Mohamed Abdallah Lamrani left Goalkeeper Allal Ben Kassou 2 v right and Kacem Slimani all Morocco 1004B Football men World Cup 1970 National team international match SW Vneg xmk 1970 horizontal Highlight cheering happiness disappointed Freud and Suffering Hannes Action shot

Sandor KocsisSandor Kocsis

HungaryHungary

5 appearances 11 goals 4 headed goals

Portrait taken 27 October 1956 of forward Sandor Kocsis who played for Hungary's national soccer team. Kocsis and his teammates reached the World Cup final losing to Germany (2-3) 04 July 1954 in Bern (Switzerland). Kocsis finished the tournment with a record of 11 goals.   AFP PHOTO/INTERCONTINENTALE (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Tomas Skuhravy Tomas Skuhravy

CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia

Playing on
Loaded: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
00:00 / 01:50
/
Duration Time 1:49
Remaining Time -1:49
 
Tomáš Skuhravý | Silver Shoe Award | 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™Tomáš Skuhravý | Silver Shoe Award | 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™
The adidas Golden Boot was first awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament in 1982 under the name Golden Shoe. It was renamed Golden Boot in 2010. Runners-up are awarded the adidas Silver Boot and adidas Bronze Boot awards respectively.The adidas Golden Boot was first awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament in 1982 under the name Golden Shoe. It was renamed Golden Boot in 2010. Runners-up are awarded the adidas Silver Boot and adidas Bronze Boot awards respectively.

5 appearances 5 goals 4 headed goals

Bildnummer: 01781585  Datum: 23.06.1990  Copyright: imago/Sven Simon..Tomas Skuhravy (li., CSFR) erzielt das 1:0, German Chavarria (Mitte) und Torwart Hermidio Barrantes (beide Costa Rica) schauen nur zu; Tschechoslowakei - Costa Rica 4:1, CSSR, Vdia, Thomas, quer, Ball, Tor, Treffer, Gegentor Weltmeisterschaft 1990, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Achtelfinale Bari Fußball WM Herren Mannschaft Gruppenbild Aktion Personen

Oldrich Nejedly Oldrich Nejedly

CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia

6 appearances 7 goals 4 headed goals

The front cover of the official programme for the FIFA World Cup held at eight sites throughout Italy from 27th May until 10th June, 1934.  The host nation beat Czechoslovakia in the final, 2-1 in extra time. The United States and Mexico share the first round slot because North America's respresentation wasn't decided until three days before the start of the tournament.  In the event the United States beat Mexico in Rome and went on to lose to Italy in the first round by a score of 7-1. (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Andrzej Szarmach Andrzej Szarmach

PolandPoland

Playing on
Loaded: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
00:00 / 01:60
/
Duration Time 1:59
Remaining Time -1:59
 
Andrzej Szarmach I Silver Boot Award I 1974 FIFA World Cup Germany™Andrzej Szarmach I Silver Boot Award I 1974 FIFA World Cup Germany™
The adidas Golden Boot was first awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament in 1982 under the name Golden Shoe. It was renamed Golden Boot in 2010. Runners-up are awarded the adidas Silver Boot and adidas Bronze Boot awards respectively.The adidas Golden Boot was first awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament in 1982 under the name Golden Shoe. It was renamed Golden Boot in 2010. Runners-up are awarded the adidas Silver Boot and adidas Bronze Boot awards respectively.

13 appearances 7 goals 4 headed goals

Bildnummer: 10216270  Datum: 23.06.1974  Copyright: imago/Pressefoto Baumann..Polen - Italien 2:1 - Jubel Polen, v.li.: Zygmunt Maszczyk, Henryk Kasperczak, Torschütze Andrzej Szarmach und Grzegorz Lato; reg130404 Fussball Herren Nationalteam Länderspiel WM 1974 ysf Stuttgart quer Aufmacher....Image number 10216270 date 23 06 1974 Copyright imago  Baumann Poland Italy 2 1 cheering Poland v left Zygmunt Maszczyk Henryk Kasperczak Scorer Andrzej Szarmach and Grzegorz Lato  Football men National team international match World Cup 1974 YSF Stuttgart horizontal Highlight

Jurgen Klinsmann Jurgen Klinsmann

West Germany / GermanyWest Germany / Germany

Playing on
Loaded: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
0:00
Progress: 0%
00:00 / 00:40
/
Duration Time 0:40
Remaining Time -0:40
 
Jürgen Klinsmann Goal 39' | Germany FR vs Yugoslavia | 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™Jürgen Klinsmann Goal 39' | Germany FR vs Yugoslavia | 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™
Watch every single goal from the 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™.Watch every single goal from the 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy™.

17 appearances 11 goals 4 headed goals

Bildnummer: 01032997  Datum: 15.06.1990  Copyright: imago/Sven Simon..Jürgen Klinsmann (Deutschland) - Torjubel; Nationaltrikot, quer, Jubel, jubeln, Regen, Regenspiel, wings Weltmeisterschaft 1990, Länderspiel, Gruppenspiel, Gruppe D, Nationalmannschaft, Nationalteam, Vdia Mailand Freude,  Fußball WM Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild optimistisch Aktion Personen