Top scorer in Palmeiras' 1-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro, at Mineirão, this Wednesday, Raphael Veiga reached another milestone wearing the Libertadores shirt. The second highest scorer in the club's South American history, the midfielder also became the 16th Brazilian player with the most shots on goal in the competition of all time, behind only Pelé, Zico and Jardel. Represented by Coritiba, Veiga is in his 7th appearance in the Libertadores of his career – all for Palmeiras, a club he has defended since 2017. Raphael, two-time champion, has already played in 43 games and scored 16 goals for Alviverde, Ronyo. has the only goal 20, scored. highest number of goals in league history. The number 23 is just three goals away from entering the list of Brazil's top ten scorers of all time. Currently, the ranking includes Pedro, Flamengo defender, Guilherme, former Atlético Mineiro, Grêmio and Corinthians striker, and Ricardo Oliveira, former São Paulo and Santos teammate, tied for 9th, closing the top 10 in first place. IN LIBERTADORES HISTORY 1st - Gabigol - 31 goals in 53 games Second - Luizão - 29 21 goals in 42 games Third - Palhinha - 25 goals in 31 games Fred - 25 goals in 43 games - Jair - 215 goals in 21 games Célio Taveira - 21 goals in 43 games 7th - Herony - Goal2044 19 goals in 48 games 9th - Guilherme - 19 goals in 27 games Pedro - 19 goals in 34 games 18 goals in 22 games Tita - 18 goals in 44 games Marcelinho Carioca - 18 goals in 49 games 15th - Robin -4goal12 16 goals in 15 games Zico - 16 goals in 21 games Jardel - 16 goals in 21 games Raphael - 16 games 43 20th - Leandro Damião - 15 goals in 30 games Hulk - 15 goals in 31 games Alex - 15 goals in 46 games Diego Souza - 15 goals in 49 games Raelfaó goal159 gamesRaphael Veiga equals Pelé and Zico's scores in Libertadores
Top scorer in Palmeiras' 1-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro, at Mineirão, this Wednesday, Raphael Veiga reached another milestone wearing the Libertadores shirt. The second highest scorer in the club's South American history, the midfielder also became the 16th Brazilian player with the most shots on goal in the competition of all time, behind only Pelé, Zico and Jardel. Represented by Coritiba, Veiga is in his 7th appearance in the Libertadores of his career – all for Palmeiras, a club he has defended since 2017. Raphael, two-time champion, has already played in 43 games and scored 16 goals for Alviverde, Ronyo. has the only goal 20, scored. highest number of goals in league history. The number 23 is just three goals away from entering the list of Brazil's top ten scorers of all time. Currently, the ranking includes Pedro, Flamengo defender, Guilherme, former Atlético Mineiro, Grêmio and Corinthians striker, and Ricardo Oliveira, former São Paulo and Santos teammate, tied for 9th, closing the top 10 in first place. IN LIBERTADORES HISTORY 1st - Gabigol - 31 goals in 53 games Second - Luizão - 29 21 goals in 42 games Third - Palhinha - 25 goals in 31 games Fred - 25 goals in 43 games - Jair - 215 goals in 21 games Célio Taveira - 21 goals in 43 games 7th - Herony - Goal2044 19 goals in 48 games 9th - Guilherme - 19 goals in 27 games Pedro - 19 goals in 34 games 18 goals in 22 games Tita - 18 goals in 44 games Marcelinho Carioca - 18 goals in 49 games 15th - Robin -4goal12 16 goals in 15 games Zico - 16 goals in 21 games Jardel - 16 goals in 21 games Raphael - 16 games 43 20th - Leandro Damião - 15 goals in 30 games Hulk - 15 goals in 31 games Alex - 15 goals in 46 games Diego Souza - 15 goals in 49 games Raelfaó goal159 games