The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has released a list of the top goal scorers in the world's leading football leagues for 2024.
As reported by Idman.biz, this exclusive compilation highlights the standout players who have netted 19 or more goals across the globe's 100 strongest leagues.
Leading Goal Scorers
1. Wu Lei (China, Shanghai Port) - 31 goals
o The Chinese striker tops the list with an impressive tally of 31 goals, showcasing his remarkable scoring ability.
2. Martin Cauteruccio (Uruguay, Sporting Cristal) - 29 goals
o The Uruguayan forward follows closely behind, finding the net 29 times for his club in Peru.
3. Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting) - 28 goals
o The Swedish star rounds out the top three with a commendable 28 goals, further solidifying his status as a top scorer in Europe.
4. Alex Tamm (Estonia, Nomme Kalju) - 27 goals
o The Estonian forward stands just one goal shy of Gyökeres, contributing significantly to his team's success.
5. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) - 23 goals
o The Norwegian sensation and Manchester City star ranks fifth in this prestigious list, representing the best of the "Big Five" leagues.
In total, the list features 25 players who have made their mark with 19 or more goals in top leagues, while another 11 players with notable performances from less prominent leagues are included as well.
As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see if these prolific scorers can maintain their impressive form and challenge for even higher goal totals.
Idman.biz