The battle for Europe’s top scorer is heating up as the continent’s most lethal strikers continue to make headlines. With another eventful weekend of football behind us, it’s time to review the top marksmen in Europe’s top leagues.
Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres remains unstoppable. Despite Sporting CP’s loss to Santa Clara (1-0), Gyökeres still tops the scoring charts with an impressive 16 goals in just 12 matches. His consistent performances have been pivotal for the Portuguese side.
Lewandowski and Kane in Pursuit
Hot on his heels is Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward has netted 15 goals in 15 matches for FC Barcelona. Although he failed to score in their defeat to Las Palmas (2-1), his reliability in front of goal keeps him a formidable contender.
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich’s English star, rounds out the podium. With 14 goals in 12 matches, Kane has been crucial for the Bavarians, though he remained silent in their recent draw with Borussia Dortmund.
Mohamed Salah’s penalty in Liverpool’s win against Manchester City (2-0) saw him climb to 8th place in the rankings, with 11 goals in 13 matches. Meanwhile, Costa Rican forward Manfred Ugalde shone for Spartak Moscow with a double against FK Krasnodar, taking his tally to 14 goals in 17 matches.
Other Notable Performances
Omar Marmoush continues to impress for Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring twice against Heidenheim to reach 13 goals in 12 matches. Erling Haaland, despite Manchester City’s struggles, maintains a solid record of 12 goals in 13 games.
Young talents like Mika Biereth (Sturm Graz, 11 goals) and Jefté Betancor (Panserraikos, 10 goals) are also making waves in their respective leagues, showcasing Europe’s depth of striking talent.
The Full Rankings
- Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP) – 16 goals in 12 matches
- Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) – 15 goals in 15 matches
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 14 goals in 12 matches
- Manfred Ugalde (Spartak Moscow) – 14 goals in 17 matches
- Omar Marmoush (Eintracht) – 13 goals in 12 matches
- Mateo Retegui (Atalanta) – 12 goals in 13 matches
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 12 goals in 13 matches
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 11 goals in 13 matches
- Mika Biereth (Sturm Graz) – 11 goals in 15 matches
- Jefté Betancor (Panserraikos) – 10 goals in 12 matches
