Gerd Muller, Germany (10 goals in 1970)

Nickname ‘Der Bomber’, Gerd Muller was a footballing giant. The German, who still leads the goal scoring charts for Bayern Munich, passed away last year. But Muller has left behind a legacy that will live on forever. His ability to finish expertly, particularly in and around the six-yard box, made him a very popular striker. With 10 goals in the 1970 World Cup, Muller sits in third place on this list. Overall, Muller With 14 goals, is third also on the list of most World Cup goals scored overall, with 14, behind Miroslav Klose (16) and Brazil’s Ronaldo (15).