As the Premier League season progresses, the race for the Golden Boot intensifies, showcasing the exceptional talent and relentless pursuit of glory by the league’s top scorers.
With the latest update as of Gameweek 26, the leaderboard sees familiar faces and emerging talents vying for the prestigious title.
Premier League Top Goalscorers 23/24 Season: The Frontrunners
Erling Halland
17 goals
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, after a record-breaking previous season, continues to lead the pack with an impressive tally.
Despite a foot injury that sidelined him for a significant period earlier in the season, Haaland’s return has been emphatic, maintaining his position at the top with 17 goals.
He wasn’t on the scoresheet as Man City defeated Bournemouth 1-0.
Mohamad Salah
15 goals
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, a consistent performer and previous Golden Boot winner, is hot on Haaland’s heels with 15 goals.
Coming back from injury over the weekend against Brentford as a sub, the Egyptian winger managed to bag a goal in the 68th minute, taking him that step closer to Haaland.
Even with Liverpool putting four past Luton to start the gameweek, Salah was not on the scoresheet and remains at 15 goals this season.
Dominic Solanke
14 goals
Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth has emerged as a surprise contender for the top Premier League goalscorer this season.
With 14 goals to his name, Solanke has proven to be a vital part of Bournemouth’s attempts to stay afloat in the top flight for another season, though he didn’t score as his team lost to Man City.
Ollie Watkins
14 goals
Ollie Watkins opened the scoring for Aston Villa in a 4-2 home win against Nottingham Forest to take his tally to 14 for the campaign.
The Chasing Pack
Bukayo Saka scored a cracking goal against Newcastle on Saturday evening to make it 13 for the campaign in the Premier League.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min, despite a late start to his tally due to international duty, has also made his mark with 12 goals, demonstrating his lethal finishing and versatility up front for Spurs in the first season since Harry Kane left for the Bundesliga.
FAQ
Who is leading the Premier League top scorers list as of February 21st, 2024? Erling Haaland of Manchester City leads with 17 goals.
Who are the closest contenders for the Golden Boot? Mohamed Salah of Liverpool with 15 goals, Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth with 14 and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa are the closest contenders.
How does the Golden Boot race affect a team’s performance? The pursuit of the Golden Boot can significantly boost a player’s confidence and morale, positively impacting the team’s overall performance and standings in the league.
Can a player from a lower-ranked team win the Golden Boot? Yes, players from any team have the opportunity to win the Golden Boot, as it is awarded based on individual goals scored, regardless of the team’s league position.