Golden Boot 2023-24: Top 10 European Football’s Scorer 

Being the leading goalscorer in Europe is a significant accomplishment, thus scoring goals is a major business.

Among all the Golden Boot trophies given out in various local and European club competitions, the Golden Shoe is a distinction reserved for just one person.

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The best players in Europe are getting ready to compete for the coveted title of top goalscorer on the continent as another season approaches.

Robert Lewandowski’s golden boot crown was snatched by Erling Haaland last season, as the Norwegian bagged 36 goals from 72 appearances to help Manchester City to the treble. The likes of Harry Kane (30), Kylian Mbappe (29), Alexandre Lacazete (27) and Victor Osimhen (26) followed among the top five.

THEEAGLE is monitoring the progress of the players who will be most frequently bulging the net in the 2023–2024 campaign.

*Note: Only the top scorers from Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League, and La Liga are included in this list.

Dominic Solanke | Bournemouth | 14 goals

Dominic Solanke was one of the Cherries’ greatest performers last season, contributing a fantastic 13 goals in the top division and helping Bournemouth to a relatively easy survival. He has increased his output this season, and Andoni Iraola’s fluid style has helped him along the way to become a well-respected centre forward in the Premier League.

Artem Dovbyk | Girona | 14 goals

Artem Dovbyk, a striker for the Ukrainian national team, had a spectacular season with Dnipro-1, scoring 32 goals in 48 games across all competitions, making him the most expensive player in Girona history over the summer. As the Gironistes continue to surprise many at the top of the league, he has already shown to be a wise choice for high-flying Girona, scoring crucial goals.

Deniz Undav | Stuttgart | 14 goals

Deniz Undav, who signed a season-long loan agreement with Stuttgart last summer, had a somewhat lacklustre season at the Amex last year, scoring just eight goals in 30 games across all competitions. He is, nevertheless, leaving a lasting impact in the Bundesliga and is certain to eclipse his goal total from the previous campaign.

Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 15 goals

Despite the Reds’ dismal overall performance, Mohamed Salah was the talk of the town with his 15 goals. Once more, it will be expected of the Egyptian to lead Jurgen Klopp’s team to greater success.

Borja Mayoral | Getafe | 15 goals

Borja Mayoral has emerged as Getafe’s savour ever since the World Cup break. His scoring streak has even helped the Spanish side steer away from the drop zone to an extent.

Lois Openda | RB Leipzig | 16 goals

Lois Openda, a Belgian who is settling in nicely in the Bundesliga after completing his summer transfer from Lens, may draw big bids; RB Leipzig is known for producing world-class attackers.

Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 16 goals

The name of Erling Haaland should never surprise you for someone generating crazy numbers in front of goal. Manchester City knew what they were getting last season and the Norwegian continues to live up to the expectations, averaging a goal in almost every game, while aiming for a consecutive Premier League Golden Boot.

Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 16 goals

This season, Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid has practically fit perfectly into Carlo Ancelotti’s strategy. The England international, who has been compared to Zinedine Zidane and is expected to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 goals in 10 club appearances, must now live up to the hype.

Serhou Guirassy | Stuttgart | 18 goals

Sehrou Guirassy may not be a household name just yet, but since joining the German top division on loan from Rennes in France last season, he has been a phenomenon. The Guinean international is virtually turning it into a habit to score goals this season, but he currently faces a period of time on the sidelines.

Lautaro Martinez | Inter | 20 goals

The Argentine World Cup winner is emerging as the Nerazzurri’s primary striker, with a never-ending hunger for goals. It almost doesn’t matter that Inter failed to land Romelu Lukaku.

Kylian Mbappe | PSG | 21 goals

Since leaving Monaco in 2017, the Frenchman has averaged 24 goals in his career. PSG’s Kylian Mbappe, who scored just under 30 goals in Ligue 1 the previous year, can pose a major threat to Halaand as they both aim to win the European Golden Shoe this year.

Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 25 goals

The captain of England has silenced his sceptics with his amazing performance in Germany. Harry Kane is already planning to become the second player to chase Gerd Muller’s 40-goal milestone in the Bundesliga, following Robert Lewansdowski, whom he replaced at Bayern.