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15 leading goalscorers in La Liga: 6-10

The next set of players have defined their generation through some impeccable goalscoring. The names like Alfredo di Stefano, Edmundo Suarez, Cesar Rodriguez and Quini have inspired generations of new La Liga stars 10. Edmundo Suarez - 195 goals An iconic figure in the history of Valencia  An idol at Valencia, Edmundo Suarez established himself as one of the best goalscorers of his generation. Starting his career at the Basque country, Edmundo Suarez initially played in various amateur clubs before signing up for Athletico Bilbao in 1935. Despite turning professional with Bilbao, Edmundo Suarez made just one appearance for the Basque County before the Spanish Civil War cancelled the league. The war proved to be a boon for the striker as he made the move to Valencia in 1939 after impressing with 'Recover of Levate' team - a team made of players who fought in Levante during the war. In eleven seasons that he spent at the Mestalla, Mundo - as he was nicknamed- ...

15 leading goalscorers in La Liga: 11-15

Pichichi Trophy Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the first names that come to our minds when talking about La Liga goalscorers. The two legends dominated the Spanish defences for a decade before Cristiano Ronaldo left Spain for Italy. But who comes third after the two legends? Check out this list to find out the 15 leading goalscorers in La Liga 15. Karim Benzema - 162 goals One of the two currently active players in this list One of the two active leading goalscorers currently plating in the La Liga, Karim Benzema came through the Lyon youth academy before making his debut for the Les Gones in 2005. Struggling to break into a star-studded Lyon team, Benzema had to wait for three seasons before being given the responsibility of leading the Les Gones attack. Under the tutelage of Alain Perrin, Benzema became the club's leading goal scorer as he led the club to their seventh and till date last Ligue1 title. Karim Benzema spent one more season at the French cl...