Gareth Bale has scored the most goals for the Wales national football team, with 41 goals in 111 appearances.

Quick Scoop

  • The all-time top scorer for Wales is Gareth Bale.
  • He scored 41 goals for the national team between 2006 and 2022.
  • The previous record was held by Ian Rush with 28 goals, which Bale surpassed in 2018.

A little context

Gareth Bale became Wales’ record scorer when he overtook Ian Rush’s 28-goal mark with a hat-trick against China in March 2018. Since then, his tally rose to 41, and no Welsh player has yet matched that number as of late 2025.

Top Wales scorers (mini list)

  • Gareth Bale – 41 goals.
  • Ian Rush – 28 goals.
  • Trevor Ford – 23 goals.
  • Ivor Allchurch – 23 goals.
  • Dean Saunders – 22 goals.

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