Score90 counted the number of goals scored by defenders in the five major leagues in club + national team games in 2025, and listed the list.

Goal scoring list for defenders in the five major leagues in 2025:

Achraf - 21 goals in 47 games

Nuno Mendes - 19 goals in 52 games

Dumfries - 19 goals in 46 games

Grimaldo - 18 goals in 39 games

Gosens - 16 goals in 35 games