Paulino Alcántara
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Records
Paulino Alcántara's achievements are nothing short of historic. He held the FC Barcelona all-time top scorer record for 87 years, a testament to his incredible consistency and lethal finishing ability. In 2007, FIFA posthumously named him one of the greatest strikers of the 20th century and the best Asian male footballer of all time, cementing his place in history books and ensuring that his story continued to be told to new generations of fans.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA Recognition
Named one of the greatest strikers of the 20th century and the best Asian male footballer of all time.
FC Barcelona Record Holder
Held the club's all-time top scorer record for 87 years (1912–2014).
Honorary Title: El Romperedes
Universally referred to as "The Net-Breaker" due to his powerful shooting style.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Asian Footballers
Barcelona All-Time Top Scorers
Greatest Strikers of the 20th Century
Records & Feats
Youngest Player to Debut for FC Barcelona
Made his debut at 15 years old in 1912, a record that still stands today.
Most Goals for FC Barcelona (Historical)
Scored 395 goals in 399 matches, holding the record for 87 years until 2014.
Best Asian Male Footballer of All Time
Recognized by FIFA in 2007 as the top Asian footballer in history.