Most International Competition Goals in PSG History: The highest international competition goal scorers in PSG history delivered on the grandest stages in world football. Champions League nights at the Parc des Princes are unlike anything else. The pressure is immense. The quality is ruthless. These players thrived in it.
Paris Saint-Germain has chased Champions League glory for over a decade. Behind every European run, there was always a forward producing decisive moments in the biggest games.
European Goals That Defined an Era
International competition goals are the hardest goals to score. The defenders are better. The stakes are higher. Every moment of quality counts double.
Top 10 Most International Competition Goals in PSG History
These ten players scored more European and international competition goals for PSG than anyone else in the club’s history.
1. Kylian Mbappe
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 42
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 42
- Career Span: 2017 to 2024
- Nationality: France
Kylian Mbappe scored 42 Champions League goals for PSG. Every single one came in the UCL. He was the most dangerous forward in European football during his time in Paris.
He scored in every round. He scored against the best defenders in the world. His pace made elite centre backs look ordinary. His finishing under pressure was exceptional. He left for Real Madrid in 2024. His 42 UCL goals for PSG is a record that will be very difficult to beat.
Achievements:
- 6x Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- FIFA World Cup winner with France in 2018
- PSG all-time top scorer across all competitions with 256 goals
- Multiple Coupe de France winner
- Ligue 1 top scorer multiple times
- PSG all-time leading UCL scorer with 42 goals
2. Edinson Cavani
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 30
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 30
- Career Span: 2013 to 2020
- Nationality: Uruguay
Edinson Cavani scored 30 Champions League goals across seven seasons at PSG. He was relentless in European competition. He never had an off night on the big stage.
He delivered in the group stage. He delivered in the knockout rounds. He was PSG’s most reliable European scorer throughout his entire time at the club. His 30 UCL goals reflects seven seasons of consistent excellence at the highest level.
Achievements:
- 6x Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- Champions League finalist with PSG in 2019-20
- Copa America winner with Uruguay
- Multiple Coupe de France winner
- First PSG player to score 200 goals in all competitions
- PSG Player of the Year multiple times
3. Neymar
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 22
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 22
- Career Span: 2017 to 2023
- Nationality: Brazil
Neymar scored 22 Champions League goals across six seasons at PSG. Injuries cost him appearances in several European campaigns. He still managed 22 goals when he was fit and available.
His performances in the 2019-20 Champions League run to the final were outstanding. He was one of the best players in the tournament that year. His dribbling and creativity made him impossible to handle on European nights. He left for Al-Hilal in 2023.
Achievements:
- 5x Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- Champions League finalist with PSG in 2019-20
- Copa America winner with Brazil in 2019
- World record transfer fee of 222 million euros when signed
- Multiple Coupe de France winner
- One of the most creative players in Champions League history
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 20
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 20
- Career Span: 2012 to 2016
- Nationality: Sweden
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 20 Champions League goals in four seasons at PSG. He dominated every competition he entered. European nights were no exception.
His technique made him a constant threat in Europe. He scored stunning goals. He scored tap-ins. He scored headers. He was the most complete striker PSG had in Europe during his four years at the club.
Achievements:
- 4x Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- Multiple domestic cup winner with PSG
- Ligue 1 top scorer in multiple seasons
- Ligue 1 Player of the Year multiple times
- Swedish all-time international top scorer
- One of the most technically gifted strikers in Champions League history
5. Ousmane Dembele
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 17
- Coupe de France Competitions Goals: 2
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 19
- Career Span: 2023 to Present
- Nationality: France
Ousmane Dembele scored 19 international competition goals for PSG across all European tournaments. He joined from Barcelona in 2023. He made an immediate impact in European competition.
His 17 UCL goals puts him fifth on this list. He is still an active player in 2026. He is adding to his total every season. His pace and direct running make him a constant danger in Champions League knockout rounds.
Achievements:
- Active PSG player in 2026 and still adding to his record
- FIFA World Cup winner with France in 2018
- Multiple Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- One of the most dynamic wide forwards in current European football
- Consistently one of PSG’s top performers in the UCL
- Among the highest active European scorers at the club
6. George Weah
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 8
- UEFA Europa League Goals: 7
- Cup Winners Cup Goals: 1
- Total International Goals: 16
- Career Span: 1992 to 1995
- Nationality: Liberia
George Weah scored 16 international competition goals across three seasons at PSG. He is the most versatile European scorer on this list. He contributed across four different competitions.
He arrived at PSG in 1992. He was already exceptional. He won the Ballon d’Or in 1995 while at the club. His 7 UEFA Cup goals and 8 UCL goals show how effective he was across all formats of European football. He later became President of Liberia.
Achievements:
- Ballon d’Or winner in 1995 while at PSG
- Cup Winners Cup winner with PSG in 1996
- Most versatile European scorer in PSG history across four competitions
- Regarded as one of the greatest African players in football history
- Later became President of Liberia
- One of the most complete forwards to ever represent PSG
7. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 13
- Coupe de France Competitions Goals: 1
- FIFA Club World Cup Goals: 1
- Total International Goals: 15
- Career Span: 2025 to Present
- Nationality: Georgia
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored 15 international competition goals for PSG. He joined from Napoli in January 2025. He has already made a huge impact in European competition.
His 13 UCL goals is an impressive total for a player who has only been at the club a short time. He is still young. He is still improving. He is one of the most exciting wide forwards in world football in 2026. His best years at PSG are still ahead of him.
Achievements:
- Active PSG player in 2026 and adding to his tally every season
- Georgia international and national hero
- Serie A winner with Napoli before joining PSG
- One of the most exciting players in world football in 2026
- Among the highest active European scorers at the club
- Contributed across three different international competitions for PSG
8. Angel Di Maria
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 14
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 14
- Career Span: 2015 to 2022
- Nationality: Argentina
Angel Di Maria scored 14 Champions League goals across seven seasons at PSG. He was a consistent threat in European competition throughout his time in Paris.
He was creative and unpredictable in UCL games. His ability to produce decisive moments in big matches was one of his greatest qualities. His experience and quality made him one of the most reliable European performers at the club.
Achievements:
- Champions League finalist with PSG in 2019-20
- FIFA World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022
- Copa America winner with Argentina in 2021
- 6x Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- Scored in the 2022 World Cup final
- One of the most experienced Champions League performers in PSG history
9. Marquinhos
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 11
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 11
- Career Span: 2013 to Present
- Nationality: Brazil
Marquinhos scored 11 Champions League goals for PSG. He is a central defender. Scoring 11 UCL goals from that position is a remarkable achievement.
He joined PSG from Roma in 2013 as a teenager. He became the club captain. He has served the club for over a decade. His goals often come at crucial moments. Headers from set pieces. Tap-ins in tight games. He always delivers when the moment demands it.
Achievements:
- PSG club captain and longest-serving player in the squad
- Champions League finalist with PSG in 2019-20
- 8x Ligue 1 title winner with PSG
- Multiple domestic cup winner
- Brazil international and one of the best defenders of his generation
- Only defender in the top ten of PSG’s all-time European scorers list
10. Vitinha
- UEFA Champions League Goals: 10
- Coupe de France Competitions Goals: 1
- All Other European Competitions: 0
- Total International Goals: 11
- Career Span: 2022 to Present
- Nationality: Portugal
Vitinha scored 11 international competition goals for PSG. He joined from Porto in 2022. He is a central midfielder. His goal return from midfield in European football is impressive.
He has become one of PSG’s most important players since arriving. He is still active in 2026. His total will continue to grow with every European campaign. He is one of the most technically complete midfielders in Ligue 1 today.
Achievements:
- Active PSG player in 2026 and still adding to his record
- Portugal international with multiple caps
- One of the best midfielders in Ligue 1 in the current era
- Key figure in PSG’s post-Mbappe rebuild
- Consistently one of PSG’s top performers in domestic and European football
- Among the highest active European scorers at the club in 2026
FAQs
Q: Who scored the most Champions League goals for PSG?
Kylian Mbappe. He scored 42 UCL goals between 2017 and 2024. That is the all-time PSG record in European competition.
Q: How many Champions League goals did Cavani score for PSG?
Cavani scored 30 UCL goals in seven seasons. He is the second highest European scorer in PSG history.
Q: Which PSG player scored in the most European competitions?
George Weah. He scored in the UCL, UEFA Cup, and Cup Winners Cup during his three seasons at the club from 1992 to 1995.
Q: Is Kvaratskhelia still scoring in Europe for PSG?
Yes. Kvaratskhelia is an active PSG player in 2026. His 15 international competition goals will continue to grow with every European campaign.
Q: Did Marquinhos score in the Champions League?
Yes. Marquinhos scored 11 UCL goals for PSG despite being a central defender. Most came from set pieces and crucial moments in big knockout games.
Q: Who is PSG’s most active European scorer in 2026?
Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are both active in 2026 and continuing to add to their European goal tallies for PSG.
Conclusion
The highest international competition goal scorers in PSG history represent the very best of what the club has produced on the European stage. From George Weah’s goals across multiple competitions in the 1990s to Mbappe’s extraordinary 42 UCL goals, PSG has always had a world class European performer at its core.
The UEFA Champions League trophy remains the one prize that has escaped the club. The current squad is still hunting it. The goals will keep coming.
All statistics sourced from official PSG and UEFA records. Competitive international matches only.
