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As the 2025–26 football season gains momentum, Europe’s top strikers are already lighting up the scoreboards with impressive performances.
Across the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1, the race for the coveted Golden Boot is intensifying, featuring both established stars and emerging talents.
1. La Liga: Kylian Mbappé – 9 goals
Real Madrid’s high-profile signing Kylian Mbappé has made an explosive start to life in Spain. The French forward tops the La Liga scoring chart with nine goals, combining blistering pace and ruthless finishing. His arrival has reinvigorated Spanish football, reaffirming his status as one of the world’s deadliest attackers.
2. Ligue 1: Ansu Fati & Joaquín Panichelli – 5 goals each
In France, AS Monaco’s Ansu Fati and Strasbourg’s Joaquín Panichelli share the lead with five goals apiece. Although the scoring race remains tight, both youngsters have impressed with their creativity and precision in front of goal.
3. Bundesliga: Harry Kane – 11 goals
England captain Harry Kane continues his prolific run in Germany, netting 11 goals so far. The Bayern Munich striker also scored twice in England’s 5–0 victory over Latvia, securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
4. Premier League: Erling Haaland – 8 goals
Erling Haaland has once again started the season in devastating form. The Manchester City star has already scored eight goals in six matches and recently grabbed a hat-trick for Norway against Israel.
5. Serie A: Riccardo Orsolini & Christian Pulisic – 4 goals each
In Italy, Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini and AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic — the reigning Serie A Player of the Season — currently share the top spot with four goals each, showcasing consistency and attacking flair early in the campaign.
