One of Serie A's most prolific strikers — holder of the single-season Serie A scoring record with 36 goals for Napoli in 2015-16.
Gonzalo Gerardo Higuaín was born in Brest, France in 1987 and raised in Argentina, beginning his career at River Plate (2004–07). Real Madrid signed him in 2007 and he scored 122 goals in 264 appearances across 6 seasons (2007–2013) winning 2 La Liga titles and the Pichichi Trophy in 2010. Napoli paid €40 million (2013–2016) — he broke the Serie A single-season scoring record with 36 goals in 2015–16. Juventus paid €90 million (2016–2018), then loan spells at AC Milan (2018–19) and Chelsea (2019). He retired at Inter Miami (2020–21). He earned 75 Argentina caps scoring 31 goals, reaching 2 World Cup finals (2014 runner-up) and 2 Copa América finals. His top speed of 32.6 km/h and 10.5 km per game reflect a mobile, clinical forward. He scored 339 career goals and provided 128 assists in 776 appearances. His Serie A record of 36 goals in a season (2015–16) surpassed Nordahl's record of 35 set in 1950. He is the only player to win league titles in Argentina, Spain, Italy and to play in the English Premier League.
Serie A single-season scoring record with 36 goals in 2015-16
How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning in the penalty area and strong hold-up play
Lasting Impact
Prolific goalscorer who excelled in multiple European leagues but struggled in major finals
Career Honours
- Champions League 2014 finalist (Real Madrid)
- La Liga 2008, 2012 (Real Madrid)
- Serie A 4x (Juventus)
- Copa del Rey 2010, 2011
- Pichichi Trophy 2010
- Serie A top scorer 2016 (36 goals – record)
- World Cup 2014 finalist
- Copa América 2015 finalist
- Copa América 2016 finalist
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Plate | 2005–2007 | — | 40 | 67 | #9 |
| Real Madrid | 2007–2013 | — | 155 | 48 | #9 |
| Juventus | 2016–2018 | — | 138 | 40 | #9 |
| Napoli | 2013–2016 | €37M | 146 | 91 | — |
| Chelsea | 2019–2020 | loan | 18 | 5 | — |
| Inter Miami | 2020–2022 | free | 70 | 29 | — |
| AC Milan | 2018–2019 | — | 22 | 8 | — |
| Argentine | — | — | 75 | 31 | — |