Overview
The UEFA Europa League has produced standout goalscorers, creators, and goalkeepers since its founding in 1971. Many footballers gained international recognition through their Europa League performances before moving on to the Champions League. Others remained long-term UEL specialists, helping their clubs achieve deep tournament runs and historic titles.
Below are selected all-time leading scorers, notable assist providers, and influential goalkeepers from the Europa League era.
Top Scorers (Selected)
| Player | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Henrik Larsson | Sweden | Record UEFA Cup/Europa League scorer |
| Radamel Falcao | Colombia | Historic single-season goals; multiple titles |
| Aritz Aduriz | Spain | Prolific scorer for Athletic Club |
| Kevin Gameiro | France | Key role in Sevilla’s UEL success |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | Netherlands | High conversion rate in multiple seasons |
Top Assists (Selected)
| Player | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ever Banega | Argentina | Playmaking engine of Sevilla dominance |
| Pablo Sarabia | Spain | Consistent chance creator |
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Turkey | Set-piece expert |
| Pedro Rodríguez | Spain | Key creative moments for Chelsea |
| Mesut Özil | Germany | Creative midfielder with strong early-career UEL impact |
Best Goalkeepers (Selected)
| Player | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beto | Portugal | Key saves in Sevilla title runs |
| Kevin Trapp | Germany | Crucial saves in Frankfurt’s title campaign |
| Rui Patrício | Portugal | Multiple deep UEL runs |
| Samir Handanović | Slovenia | Leadership & elite reflexes |
| Bernd Leno | Germany | Strong performances throughout several campaigns |