Discover the top scorers of La Liga this season with JistGoal - who will emerge as the ultimate goal-scorer?
The battle for the 2023-24 La Liga Golden Boot award has commenced, with players vying for the title of the league's top goal-scorer.
La Liga has always been home to top-notch goal scorers, and despite Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona dominating the Pichichi race in the 2022-23 season with 23 goals, there is fierce competition for the award this season.
Contenders for the prestigious prize include Antoine Griezmann, Vinicius Junior, and even Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who has been a surprising standout. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in this race.
10. Vinicius Jr. | Real Madrid | 12 goals
Ever since Karim Benzema's exit from Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr., the winger, has shown remarkable improvement for Los Blancos. The Brazilian national not only scored goals this season but also provided crucial assists to players like Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, thereby strengthening Ancelotti's team and making them a formidable force.
9. Gorka Guruzeta | Athletic Bilbao | 13 goals
Gorka Guruzeta has established himself as a pivotal goal-scoring asset for Athletic Club in recent years, showcasing his prowess as a top-notch center-forward with an exceptional ability to seize opportunities and enable his goal-scoring teammates on the wings.
8. Antoine Griezmann | Atletico Madrid | 13 goals
Arguably the best outfield player in La Liga last season, Antoine Griezmann has been in sparkling form ever since re-signing for Atletico Madrid from Barcelona last year. He's the creator-in-chief for the Rojiblancos and has taken his goal-scoring to a new level. Atleti fans are already dreaming of a third title win in ten years. And Griezmann is sure to play a big part if he can keep his strong form going.
7. Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | 13 goals
Robert Lewandowski has been one of the best strikers in Europe for the best part of a decade. The 35-year-old Polish goal-machine was imperious for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich and made a fast start to his Barcelona career.
However, towards the backend of last season, he went cold in front of goal. This season, despite receiving criticism from some sections of the Barca fanbase for his lack of impact in games, the Pole has been amongst the goals and remains one of the favourites to win the Pichichi for the second season running.
6. Alexander Sorloth | Villarreal | 14 goals
Former Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth may have struggled for goals in England and Germany with RB Leipzig, but he has taken off in Spanish football. He scored a respectable 24 goals in 90 appearances during a two-year loan spell at Real Sociedad, which convinced Villarreal to sign him back in July.
Since joining the Yellow Submarine, Sorloth has scored some clutch goals for Villarreal and will be hoping for consistency in front of goal throughout the season.
5. Alvaro Morata | Atletico Madrid | 14 goals
Morata has seemingly spent his whole career on the cusp of exploding into life and realising his potential as a prolific striker. While we will have to wait and see whether 2023-24 is truly his year, the 30-year-old Atletico Madrid striker is showing all the signs and is benefiting from the elite supply from partner-in-crime Antoine Griezmann.
4. Borja Mayoral | Getafe | 15 goals
Former Real Madrid Castilla goal-machine Borja Mayoral has been in great form for Getafe since the World Cup break, helping them steer clear of the relegation zone. He has taken that scoring streak into the new season and is really emerging as their talismanic forward.
3. Ante Budimir | Osasuna | 16 goals
Croatian veteran Ante Budimir was the hero for Osasuna in the season finale last season, as his goals helped the Navarra side clinch a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League for the 2023-24 season. He ended the 2022-23 season with eight goals in 31 matches and is already on track to better that tally this season.
2. Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 16 goals
Real Madrid's marquee summer acquisition, Jude Bellingham, has been on fire in front of goal this season, showcasing an impressive scoring rate. With 10 goals in 10 games, he has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the club. His recent displays of accuracy in the box and calmness in finishing have garnered widespread admiration.
Although it may be premature to make grand predictions, it appears that Real Madrid may have a potential Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks.
1. Artem Dovbyk | Girona | 17 goals
Artem Dovbyk, the Ukrainian forward, scored an impressive 32 goals in 48 matches for Dnipro-1 last season, making him the priciest player in Girona's history after his transfer over the summer. His impactful performances have proven to be a wise investment for Girona, as he continues to score crucial goals while helping his team exceed expectations at the top of the standings.
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