Race To Golden Boot 2022-2023: European Football’s Top Scorers

Race To Golden Boot 2022-2023: European Football’s Top Scorers

The competition to be named the continent’s best shooter is back, and some of the most productive forwards on the planet are expected to lead the way.

While there are numerous Golden Boots up for grabs in the top divisions across Europe, the most prolific scorer on the continent can only win one Golden boot per season.

The race to win that famous award is once again in full swing, and several legendary forwards are poised to lead the drive for a unique honor that will set them apart from all of their fellow frontmen.

With 35 league goals to his credit, Robert Lewandowski, who recently moved from Bayern Munich to Barcelona, finished first last season. He was closely followed by players like Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, and Ciro Immobile. THEEAGLE is here to keep you up to date on all of the runners and riders in the 2022–23 season.

*Note: List only includes top scorers from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

1. Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 26 goals

Erling Haaland, one of the world’s most sought-after talents, did not dissapoint when he came into the scene for the Premier League champions after being signed by Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund. The Norwegian striker boasts power and pace in abundance.

2. Victor Osimhen | Napoli | 18 goals

Victor Osimhen, a striker from Nigeria, has been a key cog in Napoli’s winning machine this year. Osimhen can lead Napoli to the Scudetto if he can avoid injuries. The 24-year-old has struggled with his fitness, but when healthy, he is a dynamic game-changer.

3. Harry Kane | Tottenham | 17 goals

Harry Kane, the captain of England, has established a reputation as one of the most dangerous No. 9s in international football. The Tottenham attacker is more than deserving of that position among the top given his three Golden Boot awards and more than 180 Premier League goals.

4. Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | 15 goals

The Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has already established himself as one of the all-time greats, but he will feel as though he still has something to prove after leaving the familiar surroundings of Bayern Munich to join La Liga powerhouse Barcelona.

5. Folarin Balogun | Reims | 15 goals

Folarin Balogun, an England U21 international who was born in New York, has been highly regarded at Arsenal since he began to establish himself in the club’s youth ranks. A loan stint in France’s top division allowed the promising youngster to pursue his development on a prominent platform.

6. Jonathan David | Lille | 15 goals

Jonathan David’s stock has been on the rise for some time, with Canada’s qualification for the 2022 World Cup set to further that cause, and it appears to be only a matter of time before the pacey forward spreads his wings outside of Ligue 1.

7. Kylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain | 15 goals

Given his accomplishments for Paris-Saint-Germain and his World Cup victory with France, Kylian Mbappe seems to be the most likely contender to fill the void left by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world of football.

8. Wissam Ben Yedder | AS Monaco | 14 goals

Ben Yedder has been one of the most reliable goal scorers in football since starting for Toulouse. He has over 15 goals for AS Monaco, and this season he appears to be on track to match that total.

9. Alexandre Lacazette | Lyon | 14 goals

Despite OL’s challenging start to the season, Lacazette has already found his scoring touch since the Lyon great came home after a stint with Arsenal.

10. Ivan Toney | Brentford | 14 goals

Ivan Toney was once strutting his stuff in League One with Peterborough United, but now that he has helped Brentford gain promotion to the Premier League, he is a top-flight talent and a man who is beginning to gain respect on an international level with England.

11. Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | 14 goals

Since Louis van Gaal promoted Rashford to the first team roster half a decade ago, his career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. The English international has been in excellent form for club and country this season after a difficult period in front of goal in the previous two seasons, with new manager Erik ten Hag having a transformational impact on him.

12. Neymar | Paris Saint-Germain | 13 goals

Over an exciting time at Paris Saint-Germain, questions have been raised about Neymar’s dedication to the team and his overall output, but there has never been any doubt about the Brazilian’s brilliance or his capacity to win games at any time.

13. Lautaro Martinez | Inter | 13 goals

The Argentina international is still among the top attackers in the world, and his performance so far this season has been essential to Inter’s prospects of succeeding in Serie A.

14. Niclas Fullkrug | Werder Bremen | 13 goals

With 19 goals in the second division, Niclas Fullkrug was a star performer for Werder Bremen as they won promotion back to the Bundesliga in 2021–2022, and his excellent form has been sustained since making the transition.

15. Christopher Nkunku | Red Bull Leipzig | 12 goals

The Frenchman had a sensational season last time out and was attracting attention from all over Europe before signing a new contract in Germany this summer. He will be looking to repeat his 35 goals in all competitions and prove why elite clubs were tracking his progress.

16. Ademola Lookman | Atalanta | 12 goals

Lookman has adapted to his new surroundings rather fast; this season, the former Leicester City striker has emerged as Atalanta’s top scorer.

17. Terem Moffi | Lorient | 12 goals

Terem Moffi, a highly regarded offensive talent from Nigeria who was signed by Lorient in October 2020 after being plucked from the relative obscurity of Belgian team Kortrijk, has captivated Ligue 1 with his astonishing exploits in the final third of the pitch.

18. Karim Benzema | Real Madrid | 11 goals

The winner of the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot and the 2021–22 Pichichi has struggled with injuries this year, but he is still contributing to Real Madrid’s goals as they try to repeat their first-season success under Carlo Ancelotti.

19. Joselu | Espanyol | 11 goals

The seasoned frontman, who previously struggled in England at Stoke and Newcastle, has turned into a reliable scorer in La Liga after a successful stint at Alaves, which is now being followed by another at Espanyol.

20. Aleksandar Mitrovic | Fulham | 11 goals

Serbian striker Mitrovic has previously been under fire for allegedly not being able to transition his success in the Championship, where he has consistently been prolific, onto a Premier League stage. Nevertheless, a strong frontman is keen to put those critics to rest in grand fashion.

21. Lionel Messi | Paris Saint-Germain | 11 goals

Is it surprising to see Messi on this list since he is one of the best players of all time? Although his move to PSG last season didn’t go quite as planned, goals are still bound to happen given his talent, and they are even more likely when Neymar and Mbappe are your striking mates!

22. Marcus Thuram | Borussia Monchengladbach | 11 goals

Thuram has had a strong start to the 2022–23 season and appears to be on track for his best-ever season in terms of goal production.

His personal best to date, the Frenchman scored 10 goals in 31 Bundesliga games in 2019–20.

23. Jamal Musiala | Bayern Munich | 10 goals

This is the season where the boy wonder of German football went from promising youngster to regular starter at Bayern and it seems unlikely he will be losing his starting berth any time soon if he can keep up his impressive form in front of goal all season.

24. Miguel Almiron | Newcastle United | 10 goals

The Paraguayan speedster has had a miraculous reversal of fortune that has helped him revive his waning Newcastle United career. His work ethic, aggressive pushing, and defensive efforts were never questioned, but he has since added goals to his repertoire to dispel skeptics.

25. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Napoli | 10 goals

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who cost Napoli €10 million after being signed from Georgian team Dinamo Batumi, has been a revelation since his arrival in July. The 21-year-thrilling old’s mazy dribbles, swift changes of pace, and vengeful strike have made him a habit of scaring opposition defenses.