The Top 5 of the best African goal scorers in La Liga history

This season, things are not going too well for the African strikers in La Liga. The first African player in the ranking is none other than Nigerian Akor Adams, who scored 7 goals in 23 games with FC Seville. Long before him, artificers from the continent have left indelible marks on the Spanish championship.

5- Larbi Ben Barek (Morocco)

Having played as an attacking midfielder, Larbi Ben Barek shone under the colors of Atlético Madrid where he played between July 1948 and July 1953. In La Liga, the former Moroccan international scored 58 goals and delivered 2 assists in 114 games with the Colchoneros.
Deceased on September 16, 1992 at 75 years old, Larbi Ben Barek had a great career. The native of Casablanca has played in several clubs. Among others USM Casablanca, Wydad AC, the Stade Français, USM Bel Abbès, FUS Rabat.

4- Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco)

Before flying to Fenerbahçe in July 2024, Youssef En-Nesyri shone in La Liga. With Malaga, Léganés and FC Seville, the Moroccan international striker is involved in 79 goals in the Spanish championship in 230 appearances, 69 goals and 10 assists.
Since February 2026, Youssef En-Nesyri has been playing at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. The Atlas Lion scored 4 goals and one assist in 9 matches in all competitions combined with the Saudi team. 

3- Iñaki Williams (Ghana)

Statistics that can still increase. Pending the reception of Real Betis on Sunday, March 22 during the 29th day of La Liga, Iñaki Williams scored 84 goals and delivered 55 assists in 397 games with Athletic Bilbao.

 
This season, the Ghanaian, hindered by physical difficulties, is far from his level. In 20 appearances in La Liga during the 2025-2026 season, the Ghanaian international striker has only scored 2 goals and delivered 2 assists. The 31-year-old player is linked to the Basque club until June 30, 2028.

2- Frédéric Kanouté (Mali)

Since December 31, 2013, Frédéric Kanouté has put an end to his career. His spell at FC Seville was a real success. In La Liga, the former Malian international striker played 209 games for 89 goals, and 17 assists with the Andalusians.

In all competitions, Frédéric Kanouté scored 136 goals and delivered 25 assists in 289 matches for Sevilla FC. In addition to the Andalusian club, the striker also played for Olympique Lyonnais, West Ham United, Tottenham and Beijing Guoan where he ended his career. The native of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon won the African Player of the Year trophy in 2007.

1- Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon)

Named African Player of the Year four times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2010), three-time Champions League winner (2006, 2009, 2010) and La Liga winner (2005, 2006 and 2009), Samuel Eto'o has enjoyed a huge career. For many observers, the current president of FECAFOOT is the best African player in history. 

Samuel Eto'o is the best African goalscorer in La Liga history. With Real Madrid, Mallorca and FC Barcelona, the former captain of the Indomitable Lions has played 280 games for 162 goals and 44 assists. He finished top scorer of the La Liga during the 2005-2006 season with 26 goals. 

Samuel Eto'o ended his XXL career on September 6, 2019 after a final challenge at Qatar SC.