Here’s a list of the best Rangers FC strikers of all time — legendary goal scorers who lit up Ibrox with their finishing, leadership, and impact in the club’s glorious history.
🔵 Rangers’ Greatest Strikers of All Time
🏆 1. Ally McCoist
- Years: 1983–1998
- Goals: 355 goals in 581 games
- Why He’s a Legend: The ultimate Rangers icon. Two-time European Golden Boot winner, McCoist was deadly in front of goal, a big-game player, and the club’s all-time leading scorer.
- Legacy: The benchmark for every striker who’s worn the Rangers shirt since.
⚡ 2. Mark Hateley
- Years: 1990–1995, 1997
- Goals: 112 goals in 218 appearances
- Why He’s Special: Tall, powerful, and dominant in the air, Hateley formed a legendary partnership with Brian Laudrup. A key figure during the club’s “Nine in a Row” era.
🇩🇰 3. Brian Laudrup
- Years: 1994–1998
- Goals: 44 goals, countless assists
- Why He’s Included: Though technically a winger/forward, Laudrup’s flair, skill, and creativity made him one of the most gifted attackers in Rangers history.
⚽ 4. Derek Johnstone
- Years: 1970–1983, 1985–1986
- Goals: 210 goals
- Why He’s Remembered: A teenage prodigy who scored in a cup final at 16, Johnstone was a versatile forward who helped Rangers win multiple trophies in the 1970s.
💥 5. Kris Boyd
- Years: 2006–2010, 2014–2015
- Goals: 138 goals in 234 appearances
- Why He Stands Out: One of the most clinical finishers in modern Scottish football, Boyd rarely missed inside the box and remains the SPFL’s all-time top scorer.
⚔️ 6. Ralph Brand
- Years: 1954–1965
- Goals: 206 goals in 317 games
- Why He’s a Great: Formed a legendary partnership with Jimmy Millar, helping Rangers dominate the 1960s domestically and in Europe.
🦁 7. Jimmy Smith
- Years: 1928–1946
- Goals: 381 goals (club record stood until McCoist)
- Why He’s a Legend: A phenomenal striker of the pre-war era, his scoring record remains one of the best in Rangers’ history.
🇦🇺 8. Mark Viduka (briefly at Celtic rival, but worth a mention for contrast? No — skip, wrong club.)
🥇 8. Rod Wallace
- Years: 1998–2001
- Goals: 56 goals
- Why He’s Loved: Pace, intelligence, and composure — Wallace played a key role in Dick Advocaat’s treble-winning sides.
🇸🇪 9. Tore André Flo
- Years: 2000–2002
- Goals: 38 goals in 73 games
- Why He’s Notable: Rangers’ then-record £12m signing; though not universally loved, his technical quality and goals helped deliver silverware.
⚔️ 10. Nacho Novo
- Years: 2004–2010
- Goals: 73 goals
- Why Fans Adore Him: A cult hero. Known for passion, work rate, and crucial goals — including his famous winner in the 2008 UEFA Cup semi-final penalty shootout.
🧨 11. Kenny Miller
- Years: 2000–2001, 2008–2011, 2014–2018
- Goals: 116 goals across three spells
- Why He’s Respected: Despite once playing for Celtic, Miller became a Rangers stalwart — hardworking, consistent, and deadly in derbies.
🏹 12. Dado Pršo
- Years: 2004–2007
- Goals: 57 goals
- Why He’s Remembered: The Croatian warrior was known for his strength, leadership, and love for the fans. A true professional and fan favourite.
💎 Honourable Mentions
- Colin Stein – Explosive forward who scored in the 1972 Cup Winners’ Cup triumph.
- Alex Ferguson – Yes, that Sir Alex; scored 35 goals in 66 games before becoming a managerial legend.
- Harold Davis – Fierce competitor and inspirational figure.
- Peter Crouch (trial) – Never signed, but a fun trivia note!
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