Football Stars Outscore Cristiano Ronaldo in 2024: Meet the Top Scorers Worldwide!

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As Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dazzle at 39, players from Europe to Asia have been setting the pitch ablaze, outscoring the Portuguese superstar in what’s become a thrilling 2024 season. With Ronaldo’s impressive tally of 29 goals, only eight players worldwide have managed to beat his record so far. Let’s take a closer look at these goal machines who have turned heads and set scoring charts alight:

8. Javier Gayoso – 30 Goals

Not a household name but a scoring sensation, the Philippines’ Gayoso has been on fire in Cambodia, netting a goal every 54 minutes – a stellar average that tops anyone on this list.

7. Kylian Mbappe – 31 Goals

Now in Real Madrid colors, Mbappe has struck 31 times this year, splitting goals between PSG and Real Madrid. Though fans await his full “Madridista” form, his numbers are nothing short of elite.

6. Robert Lewandowski – 32 Goals

At Barcelona, the evergreen Polish forward has dominated the scoring race in La Liga, showing that age is just a number. With an average of a goal every 99 minutes, Lewandowski proves he’s still at the top of his game.

5. Erling Haaland – 32 Goals

The unstoppable Haaland continues to score for fun, from the Premier League to the Champions League. His slightly better goals-per-minute rate nudges him ahead of Lewandowski, and fans anticipate he’ll keep climbing this year.

4. Harry Kane – 33 Goals

Kane has flourished at Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany, racking up 33 goals, including three hat-tricks. It’s been a mixed season for Bayern, but Kane’s consistent form is a highlight.

3. Martin Cauteruccio – 33 Goals

At 37, the Uruguayan striker Cauteruccio defies age with his fantastic form for Sporting Cristal in Peru. His stellar year secures him the third spot among the top scorers worldwide.

2. Lei Wu – 35 Goals

The only player from an Asian league to beat Ronaldo’s tally, Lei Wu has been a sensation for Shanghai Port, averaging a goal every 73 minutes and proving that Asia’s leagues are home to world-class talent.

1. Viktor Gyokeres – 38 Goals

Sporting’s Swedish star Gyokeres takes the crown with 38 goals this year. His scoring prowess has caught the eye of Europe’s biggest clubs, and with a £83 million release clause, January might bring big moves for this goal machine.

These players are lighting up the football world, but with Ronaldo still racking up goals, we might see him back on top before the year’s end. Stay tuned as these scorers battle it out on the field in 2024!