European Golden Shoe 2023-24: Harry Kane leads the race (See top ten)

England and Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane currently leads the race for the European Golden shoe this season with his 27 goals. Here is the top ten from the top five leagues in Europe as of February 27, 2024.

1. Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 27 goals The England captain has silenced doubters with his remarkable form in Germany, eyeing to emulate Gerd Muller’s 40-goal milestone in the Bundesliga. His individual form has not rubbed on the Bavarians title-hopes, with the club struggling behind Bayer Leverkusen.
2. Kylian Mbappe | PSG | 21 goals The Frenchman, averaging 24 goals since his move from Monaco, presents formidable competition to Harry Kane for the European Golden Shoe.
3. Lautaro Martinez | Inter | 22 goals The Argentine World Cup winner has remained as Inter’s primary marksman, showcasing an insatiable appetite for goals. The San Siro giants are on course for another Serie A win with Martinez favourite to take the top-scorer award.
4. Serhou Guirassy | Stuttgart | 18 goals Despite being relatively lesser-known, Guirassy has taken the Bundesliga by storm, consistently finding the net for Stuttgart.
5. Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 17 goals The Norwegian sensation continues his goal-scoring exploits, aiming for another Premier League Golden Boot.
6. Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 16 goals Bellingham seamlessly integrates into Real Madrid’s scheme, drawing comparisons to legends like Zinedine Zidane.
7. Lois Openda | RB Leipzig | 16 goals The Belgian forward has seamlessly adapted to Bundesliga football, impressing with RB Leipzig.
8. Borja Mayoral | Getafe | 15 goals Mayoral’s scoring streak has been pivotal for Getafe, lifting them away from the relegation zone.
9. Dusan Vlahovic | Juventus | 15 goals The Serbian striker, despite initial struggles, is reaffirming his status as a potent goal-scorer in Serie A.
10. Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 15 goals Salah remains a key figure for Liverpool, driving their attacking prowess in the Premier League. He is the man who can chase dpwn Haaland for the Premier League top-scorer award.

Last season, Robert Lewandowski’s reign was usurped by Erling Haaland, who netted an impressive 36 goals in 72 appearances, propelling Manchester City to a treble. Notable contenders such as Harry Kane (30), Kylian Mbappe (29), Alexandre Lacazete (27), and Victor Osimhen (26) trailed closely among the top five.

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