Kane, Mbappe, Ronaldo? Who Will Score Most Euro 2024 Goals?

The anticipation for the 2024 UEFA European Championships is growing as some of Europe’s finest players prepare to battle it out in Germany. Among these talents, the spotlight will undoubtedly be on the offensive players who have lit up the football world in recent years. This tournament will showcase some of the best attacking talents, including the recent Golden Boot winner in Europe’s top five leagues. Here’s a look at a few promising candidates for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot:

Harry Kane (England)

England’s captain, Harry Kane, didn’t miss a beat after moving from Tottenham Hotspur to FC Bayern Munich. In his debut Bundesliga season, Kane scored an impressive 36 goals in 32 appearances, making it the best debut campaign ever in the league and leading all players in Europe’s big five leagues for the 2023/24 season.

Kane’s prowess extended to the UEFA Champions League, where he was involved in 12 goals (8 goals, 4 assists), setting a record for an English player in a single season. Kane holds the record for most goals scored for England overall (63) and in major competitions (12 goals at World Cups and Euros). His performance in the last three major tournaments matches that of France’s Kylian Mbappé, with both players scoring 12 goals each across the 2018 World Cup, Euro 2020, and the 2022 World Cup.

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During the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Kane was consistently on the scoresheet, scoring or assisting in all seven starts (8 goals, 2 assists). With a favorable group-stage draw, England’s captain is poised to gain early momentum. The group includes Slovenia, returning to the finals since 2000, and Serbia, competing in the Euros as a sovereign state for the first time. Kane also has history against Denmark, having scored the winning goal in the Euro 2020 semi-finals, further highlighting his potential impact.

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Real Madrid’s new star, Kylian Mbappé, who won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup with eight goals, is again a top contender for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot. Mbappé has scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup games and is on track to surpass Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals. Despite this, Mbappé failed to score in his previous UEFA European Championship campaign (4 games at Euro 2020).

Mbappé had a stellar season, scoring 44 goals in 47 games across all competitions, a tally matched only by Harry Kane among players in Europe’s top five leagues. In Euro 2024 qualifying, Mbappé scored nine goals in eight matches. Although France has an array of attacking options, potentially reducing reliance on one player, Mbappé’s talent ensures he remains a central figure.

Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)

Romelu Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time leading goalscorer with 85 goals in 115 international games, remains a strong contender despite past struggles. Lukaku set a record for the most goals in a single qualification campaign with 14 goals in eight Euro 2024 qualifiers. His efficiency, scoring nearly half his shots, contributed to 63.6% of Belgium’s total goals in qualification.

Supported by top creators like Kevin De Bruyne, who leads Europe in assists since the 2014 World Cup, and Jérémy Doku, Lukaku is well-positioned for success. Belgium’s Group E opponents—Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine—provide a favorable start for Lukaku in the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, aims to extend his remarkable UEFA European Championships record. Ronaldo has the most goals (14), most games (25), and joint-most assists (6) in the tournament’s history. Despite moving to Al Nassr, Ronaldo continues to perform, scoring 35 goals in the Saudi Pro League in 2023/24 and 10 goals in nine Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Though questions about his off-the-ball contributions persist, Ronaldo’s knack for capitalizing on opportunities remains undeniable. Supported by creative players like Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rafael Leão, Ronaldo is set to lead Portugal in pursuit of more success.

Outsiders

While Kane, Mbappé, Lukaku, and Ronaldo are the main contenders, several other players could surprise in the Golden Boot race:

Patrik Schick (Czechia)

Patrik Schick, who scored five goals at Euro 2020, comes into Euro 2024 with confidence after a successful season with Bayer Leverkusen. Despite injuries, Schick managed 13 goals in 33 games for his club.

Álvaro Morata (Spain)

Álvaro Morata equaled his record for most goals in a LaLiga season with 15 goals for Atlético Madrid in 2023/24. Morata has a decent record at the European Championship finals, scoring six goals in 10 appearances. In Euro 2024 qualifying, he was Spain’s joint-top scorer with four goals.

Gianluca Scamacca (Italy)

Gianluca Scamacca, who scored 19 goals for Atalanta in 2023/24, could be a key player for Italy. His strong form and recent Europa League success with Atalanta position him as a potential breakout star.

Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)

Rasmus Højlund led Denmark in scoring during Euro 2024 qualifying with seven goals. After a strong finish to the Premier League season and FA Cup success with Manchester United, Højlund is poised for a standout performance.

Group A Fixtures

Scotland’s group stage fixtures for EURO 2024 are as follows:

• 14.06.2024 – Germany vs Scotland – Munich
• 19.06.2024 – Scotland vs Switzerland – Cologne
• 23.06.2024 – Scotland vs Hungary – Stuttgart

As EURO 2024 approaches, these offensive stars will be pivotal in their teams’ quests for glory, and the race for the Golden Boot promises to be one of the tournament’s most exciting narratives.