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Most career goals scored in football: Top 10 including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Luis Suarez and Wayne Rooney

The ex-Everton forward scored his 250th goal for the Red Devils against Stoke City, taking the title in emphatic fashion with a stunning free-kick against the Potters.

He is now his club and his country's top scorer with 53 goals, having beaten another Charlton record in 2015.

But, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi starring in LaLiga where does Rooney's in career goals tally stand in the modern game?

talkSPORT has taken a look at the top ten players still plying their trade in the game, tallying their total goals and appearances for club and country.