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TOP 10 Best Football Strikers in the World in 2024 (Updated)


Football is the most popular sport and the most discussed one. The internet is full of different lists sharing the top this top that of football, including strikers. But how are these lists chosen?

By votes? By rankings? By sympathy? Yeap, mostly by sympathy!

But wait, we have something extraordinary for you!

Right here and right now we are going to share with you the TOP 10 football strikers in the world in 2024 not by sympathy, but by the goals scored!

So, who is the best striker in 2024?

Cristiano Ronaldo is the best striker in 2024. He scored a total of 54 goals across different competitions in 2023.

But, how have we chosen these 10 strikers? Simple: by counting their scored goals in 2023 and giving points based on 100-point ranking system and the difficulty of competitions the goals were scored.

Compared to 2023, we have lots of changes in the list. So, let’s keep it short and dive into our list! Here we go!

10. Lautaro Martínez

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Serie A: 29 goals

Italy Cup: 4 goals

Champions League: 4 goals

Total: 37 goals

Points: 66.2 from 100

With an impressive 37 goals in 2023, Lautaro Martínez showed his goal-scoring skills across Serie A, Italy Cup, and the Champions League, earning him a respectable 66.2 points out of 100.

9. Santiago Gimenez

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Eredivisie: 31 goals

KNVB Beker: 3 goals

Champions League: 2 goals

Europa League: 1 goal

National: 2 goals

Total: 39 goals

Points: 69.9 from 100

Santiago Gimenez’s prolific goal-scoring season saw him net 39 times, including 31 goals in Eredivisie. His diverse contributions in KNVB Beker, Champions League, Europa League, and the national team secured him a solid 69.9 points from 100.

8. Denis Bouanga

Overall scored goals in 2023:

MLS: 20 goals

CONCACAF Champions Cup: 7 goals

MLS Cup Playoffs: 5 goals

Leagues Cup: 6 goals

National: 2 goals

Total: 40 goals

Points: 70.1 from 100

Denis Bouanga is 8th in the list of top 10 strikers. His goal-scoring skills in 2023 spanned multiple competitions, totaling 40 goals across MLS, CONCACAF Champions Cup, MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup, earning him 70.1 points out of 100.

7. Barnabás Varga

Overall scored goals in 2023:

NB I.: 24 goals

Conference League: 2 goals

UECL Qualifiers: 7 goals

Magyar Kupa: 2 goals

National: 4 goals

Total: 39 goals

Points: 71.4 from 100

Barnabás Varga’s striking performances in NB I., Conference League, UECL Qualifiers, and Magyar Kupa amounted to 39 goals, securing him a strong 71.4 points out of 100.

6. Romelu Lukaku

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Serie A: 17 goals

Champions League: 2 goals

Europa League: 5 goals

Italy Cup: 1 goal

National: 14 goals

Friendlies: 1 goal

Total: 40 goals

Points: 71.5 from 100

Romelu Lukaku’s contributions in Serie A, Champions League, Europa League, Italy Cup, and national competitions resulted in a total of 40 goals and 71.5 points from 100.

5. German Cano

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Carioca – Taça Guanabara: 10 goals

Campeonato Carioca – Final: 6 goals

Brazil Série A: 10 goals

Libertadores: 13 goals

Copa do Brasil: 1 goal

Total: 40 goals

Points: 74.3 from 100

German Cano’s goal-scoring skills in Carioca – Taça Guanabara, Campeonato Carioca – Final, Brazil Série A, Libertadores, and Copa do Brasil amassed 40 goals, earning him 74.3 points out of 100.

4. Kylian Mbappé

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Ligue 1: 34 goals

Champions League: 3 goals

Coupe De France: 5 goals

National: 9 goals

Friendlies: 1 goal

Total: 52 goals

Points: 91.1 from 100

Last year top striker, Kylian Mbappé is in 4th place with 52 goals across Ligue 1, Champions League, Coupe De France, and national fixtures, earning him a remarkable 91.1 points from 100.

3. Erling Haaland

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Premier League: 29 goals

Champions League: 12 goals

FA Cup: 3 goals

National: 6 goals

Total: 50 goals

Points: 91.5 from 100

Erling Haaland’s season included 50 goals in Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and national competitions, propelling him to an impressive 91.5 points out of 100.

Though he scored 2 goals less than Mbappe, he scored more goals in hard competitions.

2. Harry Kane

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Premier League: 17 goals

Bundesliga: 21 goals

Champions League: 4 goals

FA Cup: 1 goal

National: 8 goals

Friendlies: 1 goal

Total: 52 goals

Points: 92.5 from 100

Harry Kane is 2nd in the list with 52 goals across Premier League, Bundesliga, Champions League, FA Cup, and friendlies, earning him an outstanding 92.5 points from 100.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Overall scored goals in 2023:

Saudi Pro League: 34 goals

AFC Champions League: 3 goals

Arab Club Champions Cup 2023: 6 goals

King Cup of Champions: 1 goal

National: 10 goals

Total: 54 goals

Points: 94.2 from 100

Topping the list, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 54 goals in the Saudi Pro League, AFC Champions League, Arab Club Champions Cup 2023, King Cup of Champions, and national fixtures.

He got 94.2 points out of 100.


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