Wiht teh festive period over and the new year now lurking just around the corner,the race is now concluded to be crowned top scorer for club and contry in 2025,and some big names were in contention for the plaudits once again.
The likes of Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland, Bayern Munich‘s Harry Kane and real Madrid‘s Kylian Mbappé were vying for supremacy after losing out to Viktor Gyökeres in 2024 as the now-Arsenal striker rattled through 62 goals in 63 games for Sporting CP and Sweden.
And, amazingly, heavyweight campaigners Lionel messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fired their way back into the top 10 despite both being in the twilights of their respective careers. But who had the most goals this calendar year?
After being crowned top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie following a stellar season with THE Alkmaar in 2023-24, Pavlidis moved to Benfica the following summer and has continued to find the net with unerring regularity. The Greece international hit 30 goals in 57 games in all competitions in his debut season in Portugal and has already amassed 20 goals in 30 appearances for the Eagles so far this campaign.
6. Lionel Messi (inter Miami/Argentina): 46 goals in 54 games
The old master is showing no signs of slowing down, at least when it comes to his prodigious creative productivity.messi, 38, scored 43 goals in 49 games for Miami in 2025 and was unsurprisingly crowned season MVP on his way to winning the club’s first-ever MLS Cup title in front of a cacophonous home crowd in early December.
5. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray/
kylian Mbappé Leads the Way: Top Goalscorers of 2025
Kylian Mbappé has surged to the top of the goalscoring charts in 2025, leading a list of footballing giants who have consistently found the back of the net for both club and country. Here’s a look at the top five goalscorers of the year, as of late December 2025:
1.Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France): 66 goals in 67 games
Mbappé has demonstrated exceptional form, averaging a goal every 0.99 games for Real Madrid and the French national team. After finishing sixth in 2024 with 39 goals in 61 games, he has considerably increased his output. He currently boasts 29 goals in 24 games for Real Madrid this season. While his individual brilliance is undeniable, Mbappé has so far secured onyl the 2024 UEFA Super Cup with Real madrid, leaving fans hoping for more silverware in the future.
2. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England): 60 goals in 65 games
Harry Kane remains a remarkably consistent goalscorer. He has climbed one place from his third-place finish in 2024 (46 goals in 57 games). The Bayern Munich striker is currently tied with Erling Haaland as the leading goalscorer in Europe’s “Big Five” leagues with 19 goals in the current season. Kane recently showcased his impact with a hat-trick off the bench against Stuttgart and has also contributed nine goals in nine appearances for England in 2025.
3. Erling Haaland (Manchester City/Norway): 57 goals in 55 games
Erling Haaland has maintained his prolific scoring record, though he has dropped one position from second place in 2024 (49 goals in 59 games). He currently scores a goal every 1.04 games. Haaland leads the Premier League scoring chart with 19 goals in 18 games and holds the record for the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals,achieving the milestone in just 104 games. He has also been in excellent form for Norway, scoring 17 goals in his last nine international appearances.
4. Kevin Hernandez (Puerto Rico SSC/Puerto Rico): 48 goals in 37 games
Kevin hernandez may not be a globally recognized name, but his goal-per-game ratio is the highest among the top ten goalscorers this year. He averages an remarkable 1.30 goals every 90 minutes for both his club and the Puerto rican national team.
5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt): 42 goals in 52 games
Mohamed Salah rounds out the top five,having scored 42 goals in 52 appearances for Liverpool and Egypt. He recently scored a crucial goal for Egypt in the /name/CAF.NATIONS”>https://www.espn.com/soccer/league//name/CAF.NATIONS
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* ESPN Soccer (https://www.espn.com/soccer) – Used for team and player facts verification.
* Premier League Official Website – Used to verify Haaland’s goal record. (https://www.premierleague.com/)
* Bundesliga Official Website – Used to verify Kane’s goal record. (https://www.bundesliga.com/en)
Note: Goal statistics are current as of late December 2025 and are subject to change.
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* Premier League Official Website – Used to verify Haaland’s goal record. (https://www.premierleague.com/)
* Bundesliga Official Website – Used to verify Kane’s goal record. (https://www.bundesliga.com/en)