After Raphinha and Serhou Guirassy shared the Champions League top scorer honors last season, the chase for Europe’s next goal king is already heating up. And right now, Victor Osimhen has his nose in front.
The Nigerian striker fired a stunning hat-trick against Ajax to move to the top of this season’s scoring charts, marking another electric start to his European campaign with Galatasaray.
The Champions League has always been more than just a stage for clubs — it’s a proving ground for football’s brightest stars. Think back to Erling Haaland’s breakout season with Salzburg in 2019/20 — one extraordinary run in this tournament can change a career forever.
That’s why the Golden Boot is such a coveted prize. It’s not just about goals; it’s about legacy. The player who claims it joins an elite list of names etched into Champions League history.
Last season’s joint winners, Raphinha and Guirassy, both finished on 13 goals — a reminder that the race can be wide open until the very end. This year looks no different.
The familiar heavyweights are already lurking: Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, and Robert Lewandowski are all within striking distance. But as every season proves, there’s always room for surprise contenders to steal the headlines.
Current Champions League Top Scorers (2025/26)
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6 goals: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
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5 goals: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
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4 goals: Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
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3 goals: Harvey Barnes (Newcastle), Dušan Vlahović (Juventus), Leandro Andrade (Qarabag), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich), Igor Paixão (Marseille), Fermín López (Barcelona), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club)
With plenty of football still to be played, it’s anyone’s race — but for now, Victor Osimhen stands tallest among Europe’s elite marksmen.
