GOLAZONEWSRonaldo Leads UCL Records, Müller Equals Messi in Appearances
- Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most appearances in the Champions League.
- Thomas Müller has now made 163 Champions League appearances, equaling Lionel Messi's total.
- A Portuguese player leads the all-time scoring charts, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé continuing to increase their goal tallies.
Thomas Müller recently achieved a significant milestone in the Champions League. During the 2025/26 quarter-final second leg against Inter Milan, Müller made his 163rd appearance in the competition. This accomplishment places him alongside Lionel Messi, who also has 163 Champions League matches to his name.
The overall record for most Champions League appearances is held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who remains at the top of the list. Bayern Munich's goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, is also among the active players with a high number of appearances in Europe's premier club competition.
In the realm of Champions League goalscoring, a Portuguese player currently leads the all-time rankings, holding a seemingly unassailable position. Young stars Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé are actively adding to their respective goal totals as they continue their careers in the tournament.