Another year is done and dusted and a look at Europe’s leading scorers produces a line-up of usual suspects.Taking into account all competitions (league, domestic cups, plus the Champions League and Europa League games), of the Continent’s top five divisions – Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, LaLiga and Premier League – talkSPORT.com looks at who led the way for calendar year goals.
10. Neymar (PSG) – 26 goals in 26 games in 2018
The PSG forward could have featured higher if it were not for an injury that kept him out for a number of matches.The worlds most expensive player broke a bone in his foot in February and barely made it back to fitness for the World Cup this summer. The Brazilian only made 26 appearances for his club, but still managed to find the net every 88 minutes to earn a place in the top 10, ahead of fellow Ligue 1 star and team-mate Kylian Mbappe who was just outside the top 10, having scored 25 times.
109. Ciro Immobile (Lazio) – 29 goals in 46 games in 2018
The Lazio striker has been in red-hot form for his club ever since signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2016.
108) Florian Thauvin (Marseille) – 30 goals in 46 games in 2018
The former Newcastle winger has had a very good 2018 with his club Marseille, scoring 30 times in his 46 matches and averaging a goal every 115 minutes.
107.) Luis Suarez (Barcelona) – 32 goals from 49 games in 2018
106) Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) – 33 goals in 52 games in 2018
Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann has 33 goals to his name this calendar year from a mammoth 52 matches.The Frenchman reportedly rejected a chance to move to Barcelona in an 88million move and signed a contract extension until 2023 with the Madrid club.
105) Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) – 34 goals in 50 games in 2018
The only Englishman on the list is, of course, Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.The 25-year-old hit the back of the net 34 times in 2018 from his 49 games finding the net every 122 minutes.
104) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 37 goals in 49 games in 2018
The Liverpool forward had an incredible first season with at Anfield, picking up multiple awards for his goal scoring achievements.His calendar year record also proves it was no fluke as he has 37 goals in all competitions, at an impressive rate of a goal every 109 minutes.
103) Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – 39 goals in 45 games
The Poland striker is the leading Bundesliga goal scorer on the list with 39 goals from 45 games.He has helped Bayern Munich to the title in each of his four seasons at the German club after joining on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2014.
102.) Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) – 43 goals in 46 games
The 33-year-old has a record to rival some of footballs greatest ever players and still continues to score at nearly a goal a game in 2018 despite approaching his 34th birthday.
101.) Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 47 goals in 48 games
Who else but Messi? Barcelona record goal scorer continues to score for fun and in 2018 hit 47 in 48 games.The 31-year-old helped the Catalan club to a domestic double last season and his ninth La Liga title in his career.
10
Juan Mata: Manchester United midfielder wanted by Barcelona with contact made over free transfer The Spaniard has just six months left on his Old Trafford deal so can leave for nothing in the
Juan Mata linked with surprise Barcelona switch - The Busby Babe
Rochdale have sacked manager Keith Hill. Hill was in his second spell in charge at Spotland, taking over again in 2013 having previously managed the club between 2006 and 2011. The 49-year-old has
Rochdale sack Keith Hill after six years | The Sack Race
Former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo was left unimpressed by Saturday's UEFA Champions League final, slamming Liverpool scorer Divock Origi for his attitude and questioning
~ Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool: Former AC Milan and Juventus star
Mar 05, 2019 · Several countries including Australia and Japan have submitted bids to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, but there could be a last-minute joint bid by North and South Korea, and it appears that
North Korea table bid to host 2023 Women's World Cup
Great news! BT Sport is showing the Champions League final free of charge with a live stream on its website and YouTube channel.So if you're in the UK and have access to a PC, Smart TV, smartphone
Liverpool vs Porto Live Streming - YouTube
Jamie Carragher admits Liverpool enjoyed a spot of good fortune by Christian Atsu scoring after a blatant handball by Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Reds right-back blocked Saloman Rondon's goal
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp swears live on TV interview as he delights in ending Manchester City's 22-game unbeaten run German was over the moon after putting an end to City's unbeaten 22-game
Klopp's 'amazing' team talk that inspired Liverpool to
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players to believe in their chances of reversing their one-goal deficit against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at
Manchester United transfer targets: 8 players Ole Gunnar
Cardiff City chief executive Ken Choo says the Premier League club are "praying" for positive news on missing striker Emiliano Sala. French authorities have confirmed Sala was on board an aircraft
Cardiff City's Emiliano Sala was on board missing plane
Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane shared the Golden Boot award with Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Sunday, after all three finished as the joint-top goalscorers in the
Talks are due to take place this week between UEFA and some of Europe's top clubs over potential changes to the Champions League. These are the first formal discussions between clubs and European football's governing body in many years, with initial talks to take place, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Champions League: UEFA call secret meeting in Nyon to discuss
Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes there is "no reason" for him to leave Chelsea and has hinted he could extend his contract at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old has scored nine goals this term and is confident he can put a long-term back problem behind him to reach his full potential.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek Claims He Has 'No Reason' to Leave as
Eden Hazard: Chelsea star drops huge hint about Real Madrid transfer - 'I've made my decision' to Real Madrid and is widely expected to move to Spain in the summer transfer window
Eden Hazard drops huge hint he will leave Chelsea for Real
Vinnie Jones explains how his Hollywood career was sparked by
0 Comments