There have been some exciting performances from attacking players throughout 2024, but which footballers top the overall goalscoring charts in Europe during the calendar year?
Another exciting year of action across the continent has almost come to an end, with plenty of entertainment on offer, both in domestic leagues and European competitions.
The wonderful era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Scoring huge numbers of goals in Europe may be over now that both have moved to the Premier League and Major League Soccer Saudi Professional Leaguebut there are still some world-class attacking players on offer.
Here are the top 13 top scorers in Europe in 2024 in all competitions.
|
Rank |
player |
club |
Matches |
Objectives |
|
1 |
Victor Geukeris |
Sporting CP |
55 |
52 |
|
2 |
Robert Lewandowski |
Barcelona |
52 |
40 |
|
3 |
Harry Kane |
Bayern Munich |
43 |
39 |
|
4 |
Erling Haaland |
Man City |
47 |
37 |
|
5 |
Kylian Mbappe |
real madrid |
50 |
37 |
|
6 |
Jonathan David |
night |
50 |
36 |
|
7 |
Ayoub Al-Kaabi |
Olympiacos |
39 |
34 |
|
8 |
Jorginho |
FC Differdange 03 |
35 |
32 |
|
9 |
Vinicius Junior |
real madrid |
47 |
32 |
|
10 |
Krzysztof Piatek |
Istanbul Basaksehir |
48 |
32 |
|
11 |
Alex Tam |
Kalju FC |
38 |
28 |
|
12 |
Luke de Jong |
Eindhoven |
43 |
28 |
|
13 |
Cole Palmer |
Chelsea |
45 |
28 |
13
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
28 goals
Cole Palmer's rise has been nothing short of astonishing, with the Englishman being one of Europe's most exciting players at his current level, combining creativity and scoring in equal measure.
the Chelsea The star may be effortlessly talented, gliding across the pitch and always shining, but he also possesses a huge amount of end product, with 28 goals on his way in 2024. His first season at Stamford Bridge marked He scored 22 times In 29 starts in the Premier League.
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12
Luuk de Jong (PSV)
28 goals
Luuk de Jong may be in his mid-30s, but he is still missing out on PSV Eindhoven's chances in the Eredivisie.
He had scored just seven league goals before the winter break in Holland, but after being the league's top scorer in the 2023/24 season, it's no surprise to see him feature in this list at the end of the year.
Of his 29 league goals last season for champions PSV Eindhoven, 17 came after the New Year, with De Jong scoring a hat-trick and four braces.
11
Alex Tam (Calgo FC)
28 goals
Not many will know much about Alex Tam, but he has had a fantastic year, producing a string of impressive performances for Kalju FC and Estonia.
He has 28 goals in the calendar year at club level, made 38 appearances, and given that he is still only 23 years old, it is easy to envision him being drafted by a bigger club at some point in the near future.
10
Krzysztof Piatek (Istanbul Basaksehir)
32 goals
Krzysztof Piatek may not be one of the most famous players on this list, but he enjoyed a fantastic 12 months with Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir.
The 29-year-old has 32 goals to his name in 2024 12 hits He has already made his way in the Premier League this season, not to mention scoring nine times in the Conference League play-offs and league stages combined.
9
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
32 goals
Vinicius Junior He is undoubtedly one of the leading players in world football and has enjoyed a fantastic year, capped off by scoring goals real madrid Victory over Borussia Dortmund in UEFA Champions League Final in May.
The 24-year-old has scored 32 goals in all competitions, proving himself to be the most destructive left-sided attacking player on the planet, and there is still plenty more to offer in his career.
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8
Jorginho (Diverdange 03)
32 goals
Plying his trade in Differdange 03 in Luxembourg, you could be forgiven for not being an expert on their star striker Jorginho.
His record of 32 goals in just 35 games places him above world-famous names such as Vinicius and Palmer, demonstrating the memorable year he has enjoyed in its own right.
7
Ayoub Al Kaabi (Olympics)
34 goals
Ayoub El Kaabi is not the biggest name ever, but the year he enjoyed with Greek giants Olympiacos deserves huge respect.
His total of 34 goals in just 39 games is an astonishing ratio, coming at a strike rate every 89 minutes, which is better than anyone else ahead of him on the list.
He scored five goals in two legs against Aston Villa in the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League and scored the only goal in the final win over Fiorentina, capping off a fantastic year.
6
Jonathan David (Lille)
36 goals
Jonathan David is emerging as the best attacking player in Ligue 1, scoring entertaining goals in Lille while being Canada's talisman at international level.
The 24-year-old has the sixth-most goals scored in Europe through 2024, having found the back of the net 36 times in just 50 appearances, averaging a goal every 112 minutes in the process. Such a consistent performance, he already has 11 goals In 12 French League matches starting this season.
5
Kylian Mbappe (real madrid)
37 goals
Kylian Mbappe He may still be looking to find his best form in a Real Madrid shirt, but there is no denying that he has once again been one of the best players in the world in 2024, impressing for his new club after another title-winning season in the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain.
The French star has been outpacing team-mate Vinicius in the goalscoring stakes over the past 12 months, scoring 37 goals in total, and it would not be surprising to see him at the top of the list this time next year.
4
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
37 goals
Erling Haaland may not be at his best as we head into the new year Manchester City Struggling in Premier LeagueBut it was another memorable year for one of the best strikers of his generation.
The Norwegian giant has 37 goals to his name in 2024, with his performances helping to inspire Pep Guardiola's side to another league title. It's scary that he's still only 24, and City need to get him back to his best to have any chance of winning the league title.
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3
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
39 goals
Harry Kane He may have received some criticism for his performance England This year the Three Lions failed to reach Euro 2024but it's impossible to argue with his relentless goalscoring record.
The 31-year-old has scored 39 goals overall 14 goals in only 13 matches in the German League So far this season for Bayern Munich It shows that he is still a world-class force and there is still a lot left in the tank.
2
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
40 goals
Robert Lewandowski The absolute peak may have passed, but the fact that he is Europe's second-highest goalscorer in 2024 highlights what an amazing footballer he is, scoring goals for fun. Barcelona.
The legendary Pole has scored 40 goals in 52 games, an astonishing average, and his brilliance will be needed in the final third between now and May if Barcelona are to beat Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to achieve La Liga glory.
1
Victor Guqueris (Sporting Lisbon)
52 goals
Victor Geukeris He has scored more goals than any other player in 2024 after an impressive spell with Sporting Lisbon.
The 26-year-old Swede has scored 52 goals overall – 12 more than anyone else in the world's top flight, which sums up why he is one of Europe's most sought-after footballers. His balance from 23 goals Already this season in the Portuguese League and Champions League combined is hardly believable.
