The calendar year 2024 has come to a close, and the stats are in: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon has emerged as Europe’s top scorer, netting an impressive 36 goals in just 35 league appearances.
This remarkable feat has catapulted the Swedish striker to the forefront of world football, with top clubs taking notice.
*Gyokeres Leaves the Competition in the Dust*
Gyokeres’s incredible form throughout 2024 has seen him outshine some of the biggest names in the sport.
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane came closest to matching his tally, but ultimately fell short with 29 goals in 30 games. Other high-profile strikers, including Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, and Mohamed Salah, also trailed behind the Sporting Lisbon star.
*A Bright Future for Swedish Football*
Gyokeres’s achievement is not only a testament to his individual skill but also a promising sign for Swedish football.
Fellow Swede Alexander Isak, who plays for Newcastle United, also made it into the top 10 with 25 goals in 33 games.
*The Top 10 Goalscorers in Europe for 2024*
Here’s the complete list of Europe’s top 10 goalscorers for 2024:
1. Viktor Gyokeres(36 goals) – Sporting Lisbon
2. Harry Kane (29 goals) – Bayern Munich
3. Robert Lewandowski (27 goals) – Barcelona
4. Erling Haaland (27 goals) – Manchester City
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5. Cole Palmer (26 goals) – Chelsea
6. Alexander Sorloth (25 goals) – Atletico Madrid
7. Jonathan David (25 goals) – Lille
8. Alexander Isak (25 goals) – Newcastle United
9. Luuk de Jong (24 goals) – PSV Eindhoven
10. Mohamed Salah (23 goals) – Liverpool
As the football world looks to the future, one thing is clear: Viktor Gyokeres is a name to watch.
