Edinson Cavani, Uruguay - 38 years
Edinson Cavani from Uruguay has become the best scorer three times in France and Italy. His last win being a top scorer was in Ligue 1, France 2017/2018.
His full name is Edinson Roberto Cavani Gomez and his most common position on the football field is striker. He was born in Salto, Uruguay and today he is 38 years old (birth date 14 February 1987). Edinson Cavani has also scored some goals for his national team, totally 58 goals in 136 games for his Uruguay.
Sometimes Edinson Cavani is also called El Matador.
Edinson Cavani top scorer list postions
Below you will find all the times when Edinson Cavani has been part of the top scorers list in a league or tournament.
| League, Team | Season | Goals | Position | Age | Winner/leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Copa América
|
2021 | 2 |
5 | 34 | Lionel Messi and Luis Díaz |
|
Europa League
|
2020/2021 | 6 |
5 | 34 | Borja Mayoral, Gerard Moreno, Pizzi and Yusuf Yazici |
|
Premier League
|
2020/2021 | 10 |
20 | 34 | Harry Kane |
|
Copa América
|
2019 | 2 |
3 | 32 | Everton and Paolo Guerrero |
|
Ligue 1
|
2018/2019 | 18 |
3 | 32 | Kylian Mbappé |
|
World Cup
|
2018 | 3 |
7 | 31 | Harry Kane |
|
Champions League
|
2017/2018 | 7 |
7 | 31 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
|
Ligue 1
|
2017/2018 | 28 |
1 | 31 | Edinson Cavani |
|
Ligue 1
|
2016/2017 | 35 |
1 | 30 | Edinson Cavani |
|
Champions League
|
2016/2017 | 8 |
3 | 30 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
|
Ligue 1
|
2015/2016 | 19 |
3 | 29 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
|
Ligue 1
|
2014/2015 | 18 |
4 | 28 | Alexandre Lacazette |
|
Champions League
|
2014/2015 | 6 |
9 | 28 | Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar |
|
Champions League
|
2013/2014 | 4 |
13 | 27 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
|
Ligue 1
|
2013/2014 | 16 |
2 | 27 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
|
Serie A
|
2012/2013 | 29 |
1 | 26 | Edinson Cavani |
|
Europa League
|
2012/2013 | 7 |
2 | 26 | Libor Kozák |
|
Champions League
|
2011/2012 | 5 |
6 | 25 | Lionel Messi |
|
Serie A
|
2011/2012 | 23 |
3 | 25 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
|
Europa League
|
2010/2011 | 5 |
4 | 24 | Radamel Falcao |
|
Serie A
|
2010/2011 | 26 |
2 | 24 | Antonio Di Natale |
|
Serie A
|
2009/2010 | 13 |
10 | 23 | Antonio Di Natale |
|
Serie A
|
2008/2009 | 14 |
7 | 22 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
Hat-tricks scored by Edinson Cavani
Here you find 14 hat-tricks that Edinson Cavani have scored over the years.
| League | Match and date | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 2018/2019 |
Paris Saint-Germain - Guingamp 9-0 19 january 2019 |
3 59', 66', 75' |
| Ligue 1 2018/2019 |
Monaco - Paris Saint-Germain 0-4 11 november 2018 |
3 4', 11', 53' |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 |
Caen - Paris Saint-Germain 0-6 16 september 2016 |
4 12', 23', 38', 45+1' |
| Ligue 1 2015/2016 |
GFC Ajaccio - Paris Saint-Germain 0-4 7 may 2016 |
3 13', 49', 58' |
| Ligue 1 2014/2015 |
Paris Saint-Germain - Guingamp 6-0 8 may 2015 |
3 2', 52', 70' |
| Serie A 2012/2013 |
Napoli - Inter 3-1 5 may 2013 |
3 3', 33', 78' |
| Serie A 2012/2013 |
Napoli - Roma 4-1 6 january 2013 |
3 4', 48', 70' |
| Europa League 2012/2013 |
Napoli - Dnipro 4-2 8 november 2012 |
4 7', 77', 88', 90' |
| Serie A 2012/2013 |
Napoli - Lazio 3-0 26 september 2012 |
3 19', 31', 64' |
| Serie A 2011/2012 |
Napoli - Milan 3-1 18 september 2011 |
3 13', 36', 51' |
| Serie A 2010/2011 |
Napoli - Lazio 4-3 3 april 2011 |
3 62', 82', 88' |
| Serie A 2010/2011 |
Napoli - Sampdoria 4-0 30 january 2011 |
3 16', 45', 57' |
| Serie A 2010/2011 |
Napoli - Juventus 3-0 9 january 2011 |
3 20', 27', 54' |
| Europa League 2010/2011 |
Utrecht - Napoli 3-3 2 december 2010 |
3 5', 42', 70' |
Trivia Edinson Cavani
Here are various seasonal records that Edinson Cavani has achieved and broken during his career.
| Premier League 2020/2021 | Most overtime goalsTotally scored 3 goals in final extra time |
| Ligue 1 2018/2019 | Top goalscorer by calendar monthScored 6 goals during January 2019 |
| Ligue 1 2018/2019 | Most first half goalsScored 9 goals during the first half |
| Ligue 1 2017/2018 | Best scoring coupleNeymar and Edinson Cavani - 9 goals together (goal+assist) |
| Ligue 1 2017/2018 | Most braces7 matches scoring at least 2 goals |
| Ligue 1 2017/2018 | Most first goalsScored the first goal in the match in 9 matches |
| Ligue 1 2017/2018 | Most last goalsScored the first goal in the match in 7 matches |
| Ligue 1 2017/2018 | Most first half goalsScored 14 goals during the first half |
| Ligue 1 2017/2018 | Most second half goalsScored 14 goals during the second half |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Best scoring coupleEdinson Cavani and Ángel Di Maria - 6 goals together (goal+assist) |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Most braces9 matches scoring at least 2 goals |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Most first goalsScored the first goal in the match in 12 matches |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Most last goalsScored the first goal in the match in 9 matches |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Longest goal streakScored at least one goal in 5 straight matches |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Most first half goalsScored 16 goals during the first half |
| Ligue 1 2016/2017 | Most second half goalsScored 19 goals during the second half |
| Ligue 1 2014/2015 | Top goalscorer by calendar monthScored 6 goals during May 2015 |
| Serie A 2012/2013 | Best scoring coupleGoran Pandev and Edinson Cavani - 7 goals together (goal+assist) |
| Serie A 2012/2013 | Top goalscorer by calendar monthScored 6 goals during May 2013 |
| Serie A 2012/2013 | Most last goalsScored the first goal in the match in 9 matches |
| Serie A 2012/2013 | Most penalty goalsTotally scored 7 penalty goals |
| Serie A 2012/2013 | Most second half goalsScored 20 goals during the second half |
| Serie A 2011/2012 | Fastest goalscorerGoal in the first minute in the match Catania-Napoli |
| Serie A 2010/2011 | Top goalscorer by calendar monthScored 7 goals during January 2011 |
| Serie A 2010/2011 | Most braces7 matches scoring at least 2 goals |
| Serie A 2010/2011 | Most first goalsScored the first goal in the match in 10 matches |
| Serie A 2010/2011 | Most last goalsScored the first goal in the match in 10 matches |
| Serie A 2010/2011 | Most second half goalsScored 16 goals during the second half |
Information about Edinson Cavani
Complete name
Edinson Roberto Cavani Gomez
Second nationality
Italy
Player position
Striker
Date of birth
14 February 1987
Place of birth
Salto, Uruguay
Height
184 cm
National team caps
136
National team goals
58
Source: Wikipedia
Articles containing Edinson Cavani
At the moment we have seven articles where Edinson Cavani is mentioned, select an article below to read a bit more about him.
Edinson Cavani and his amazing legacy at Napoli
(29 March 2024)
El Loco Abreu
(25 September 2023)
The five best PSG players before the Qatari takeover
(24 June 2023)
How Antonio Conte brought Juventus back to dominance
(20 June 2023)
Outsiders who can become top scorers in the World Cup in Qatar
(18 November 2022)
The "successful" Paris Saint Germain academy
(25 September 2022)
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