In 2024, the football world witnessed remarkable goal-scoring feats from players across various leagues and competitions. Here are the top 10 footballers who led the charts in goals scored for both club and country during the calendar year:
1. **Viktor Gyökeres** – *Sporting CP & Sweden*
- **Goals:** 52
- Gyökeres had an outstanding year, becoming the leading goal-scorer globally. His prolific scoring was instrumental for Sporting CP in domestic and European competitions, as well as for the Swedish national team.
2. **Erling Haaland** – *Manchester City & Norway*
- **Goals:** 44
- Haaland continued his impressive form, netting 44 goals despite facing injury setbacks. His contributions were vital in Manchester City's pursuit of titles.
3. **Harry Kane** – *Bayern Munich & England*
- **Goals:** 42
- Kane's move to Bayern Munich proved fruitful, as he scored 42 goals. He topped the Bundesliga scoring charts and was pivotal in England's run to the Euro 2024 final.
4. **Cristiano Ronaldo** – *Al Nassr & Portugal*
- **Goals:** 42
- At 39, Ronaldo maintained his elite status by scoring 42 goals, becoming the first player to reach 900 career goals. He was also the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League for the 2023/24 season.
5. **Mohamed Salah** – *Liverpool & Egypt*
- **Goals:** 29
- Salah led Europe with 29 goals and 23 assists, averaging 1.41 goal contributions per 90 minutes, underscoring his status as one of the continent's top attackers.
6. **Robert Lewandowski** – *Barcelona & Poland*
- **Goals:** 40
- Lewandowski's goal-scoring prowess remained evident, with 40 goals for Barcelona and Poland, playing a crucial role in Barcelona's domestic success.
- Mbappé continued to be a key figure for PSG and the French national team, contributing significantly with 30 goals throughout the year.
8. **Vinícius Júnior** – *Real Madrid & Brazil*
- **Goals:** 28
- Vinícius Júnior's 28 goals were vital for Real Madrid, showcasing his development into one of the world's premier forwards.
9. **Michael Olise** – *Bayern Munich & France*
- **Goals:** 25
- Olise's move to Bayern Munich saw him flourish, with 25 goals and an impressive average of 1.25 goal contributions per 90 minutes.
10. **Cole Palmer** – *Chelsea & England*
- **Goals:** 29
- Palmer emerged as a standout performer for Chelsea, scoring 29 goals and becoming a key player in their attacking lineup.
These are the players who have scored the most goals demonstrated exceptional talent and consistency, making 2024 a memorable year for football enthusiasts worldwide.
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