From Ronaldo to Havertz: Players who scored in multiple Champions League finals

Scoring in a UEFA Champions League final is the moment every footballer dreams about. It is the biggest stage in club football, where one touch, one finish, or one moment of brilliance can define an entire career. While many great players have lifted the famous trophy, only a select group have managed to do something even more special — score in multiple Champions League finals. From Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to modern stars such as Vinicius Junior and Kai Havertz, only nine players have found the net in two or more finals since the competition was rebranded in 1992. As reported by Planet Football on Saturday, these are the nine players who have scored in at least two Champions League final Cristiano Ronaldo – scored in the 2008, 2014 and 2017 finals. Lionel Messi – scored in the 2009 and 2011 finals. Raúl González – scored in the 2000 and 2002 finals. Related News FULL LIST: Top 10 football back-to-back Champions League, European cup winners (UPDATED): PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties PHOTOS: Saraki cheers Arsenal at Champions League final in Budapest Samuel Eto’o – scored in the 2006 and 2009 finals. Sergio Ramos – scored in the 2014 and 2016 finals. Mario Mandžukić – scored in the 2013 and 2017 finals. Gareth Bale – scored in the 2014 and 2018 finals. Vinícius Júnior – scored in the 2022 and 2024 finals. Kai Havertz – scored in the 2021 and 2026 finals. Notable record: Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to have scored in three different Champions League finals, while all the others on the list have scored in two. Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.

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