5 Players Who Have Scored The Most Goals In 2023-24

Named after the legendary Athletic Bilbao striker Rafael “Pichichi” Moreno, the Trofeo Pichichi or the Pichichi Trophy recognizes the top goalscorer of a La Liga season. The trophy, which has been awarded annually since the 1952-53 season, has gone to some of the finest players in the history of the sport. Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has won the most Pichichi Trophies in history, with the Argentine claiming it a whopping eight times. His arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo, finished as La Liga’s top scorer thrice during his nine-year stay at Real Madrid.

Winning the Pichichi Trophy is pretty much on every attack-minded player’s bucket list. And today, we will take a look at a few players who have a real shot at winning it this season. Continue reading to meet the five leading scorers in the 2023-24 La Liga campaign.

#5 Borja Mayoral (Getafe): 15 Goals

Borja Mayoral

Ex-Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral was in excellent form until March 2024. He impressed onlookers with his movement, link-up play, and razor-sharp shots, bagging 15 goals in 27 appearances in La Liga. Unfortunately, the Spaniard suffered a Meniscus injury in the 3-3 draw with UD Las Palmas on March 2, which has ruled him out for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.

Before his season-ending injury, Mayoral played 31 games for the club in all competitions, scoring 17 times and providing an assist.

#4 Alexander Sorloth (Villarreal CF): 15 Goals

Alexander Sorloth In Action For Villarreal

Villarreal CF striker Alexander Sorloth has been firing on all cylinders in La Liga this season. The 28-year-old has played 28 matches in the Spanish top flight so far, scoring 15 goals. The Norwegian center-forward has also demonstrated his creative side, chipping in with five assists.

Sorloth, who is drawing interest from many European clubs, also played well in the Europa League before the Yellow Submarine’s elimination. He scored thrice in six games in the second-most prestigious cup competition in…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-04-22 08:49:48

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