Golden boot race: Lewandowski, Kane, Retegui, 4 other highest goal scorers in Europe

• Robert Lewandowski leads Europe’s top scorers with 14 goals, followed closely by Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush
• Bradley Barcola and Mohamed Salah are closing in, as PSG and Liverpool see strong seasons propelled by these goal-machines
• TheRadar has compiled below the 7 leading goal scorers in the whole of Europe

The race for the 2024/25 European Golden Shoe has seen Europe’s most lethal strikers deliver remarkable performances across top leagues. From La Liga to the Premier League, Serie A, and Ligue 1, seasoned stars and rising talents have taken centre stage, championing their clubs’ ambitions in Europe’s top divisions.

With Robert Lewandowski’s resurgence at Barcelona, Erling Haaland’s relentless scoring spree, and Omar Marmoush’s breakout season, this year’s competition promises an intense battle for the prestigious European Golden Shoe. 

Here’s how the goal-scoring leaders currently stand in their quest to be Europe’s top scorer.

European Golden Shoe 2024/2025 Standings

TheRadar has compiled a list of the highest goal scorers in Europe across La Liga, English Premier League, Ligu 1 and Serie A:

1. Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona (14)

Robert Lewandowski has been unstoppable this season, proving his goal-scoring prowess to lead Barcelona to the top of La Liga. The 36-year-old Polish striker has netted 14 league goals, putting him well ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior in the latest Pichichi Trophy standings. 

With sights set on a third European Golden Shoe, Lewandowski is now only behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Golden Shoe wins, having already claimed back-to-back titles with Bayern Munich in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. His form this season has thrilled fans and reignited Barcelona’s title hopes.

2. Erling Haaland – Manchester City (12)

Erling Haaland continues his relentless pursuit of goal-scoring records, emerging as the Premier League's current top scorer with 12 goals in just 11 games for Manchester City this season. 

Already eyeing a second European Golden Shoe after claiming it in 2022/23, Haaland is on track to lead the league’s scoring charts for a third straight season. If he succeeds, he will join the ranks of legends Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry, the only players to achieve such a milestone consecutively.

3. Omar Marmoush – Eintracht Frankfurt (11)

Omar Marmoush has taken the Bundesliga by storm this season, matching Harry Kane as the league’s top scorer. 

The Egyptian forward has been a revelation at Eintracht Frankfurt, amassing 11 goals and seven assists in just 10 appearances. With no player in Europe’s top five leagues involved in more goals, Marmoush is fast becoming a standout sensation.

4. Harry Kane – Bayern Munich (11)

Harry Kane has hit the ground running this season for Bayern Munich, building on last year’s Golden Shoe success. The 31-year-old star striker, who shattered records with 36 goals in 32 Bundesliga games, has already notched 11 league goals, including impressive hat-tricks against Holstein Kiel and Stuttgart. 

With a total of 17 goals across all competitions, Kane is proving unstoppable and currently shares the top scorer spot in the Champions League.

5. Mateo Retegui – Atalanta (11)

Atalanta’s decision to invest €28m in Mateo Retegui has paid off in spectacular fashion. Brought in from Genoa as a solution for Gianluca Scamacca’s ACL injury, Retegui has become a revelation under Gian Piero Gasperini. 

The 25-year-old striker has exploded onto the scene, netting 11 goals in just 12 Serie A appearances, making him the league’s current top scorer and a leading contender for the Capocannoniere award. 

Impressively, he’s already eclipsed the seven goals from his debut Serie A season, proving to be an invaluable addition to Atalanta’s attacking lineup.

6. Bradley Barcola – 10 goals

Paris Saint-Germain are defying expectations this season, even as they navigate a new era without their former superstars. After Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid following Messi and Neymar's exits, questions loomed over PSG's firepower. 

Yet, under Luis Enrique's guidance, PSG looks sharper and more balanced, standing unbeaten with nine wins in 11 matches and an impressive tally of 33 goals.

A key standout in this lineup is 22-year-old Bradley Barcola, who has proven to be a revelation. With 10 goals to his name, Barcola is now a leading contender for the Ligue 1 Golden Boot in a still much-open race. 

7. Mohamed Salah – 8 goals

Mohamed Salah’s brilliance continues to shine for Liverpool as he enters the final year of his contract. 

At 32, the Egyptian forward continues to defy age, averaging a goal every 120.7 minutes this season. With eight goals already, Salah looks ready for yet another 20+ goal season, proving his relentless drive and consistency for the Reds.

Premier League Golden Boot Race: See the 7 frontrunners this season

Previously, TheRadar reported that Erling Haaland, Manchester City's scoring machine, got off to another explosive start. 

Having clinched the Golden Boot in both seasons since his Premier League debut, Haaland first set a league standard with a record-breaking 36 goals in 2022/23. 

However, he faces tough competition this season from in-form Chris Wood and Bryan Mbeumo. Wood, a revelation at Nottingham Forest, has scored seven goals and moved his team to an impressive third place after ten games.