The 2024 edition of UEFA Euro has been incredible with only three games producing less than three goals over the first gameweek. Over the first 14 games, 34 goals have been scored making this European championship already one of the highest-scoring tournaments. Delving deep into this goal-scoring trend, let us look at a few players who top the scoring charts in UEFA Euro 2024.
Who can be the top scorer in UEFA Euro 2024?
Cristiano Ronaldo
The highest goal-scorer in Euros history, Cristiano Ronaldo, looked great in Portugal’s opening clash against Czechia. Though the Al-Nassr forward couldn’t find the back of the net but created two chances and had five shots on target. Over the 2023-24 season, CR7 has scored 44 goals in 45 matches and is likely to be the top-scorer in what seems like his last European Championship.
Kylian Mbappe
From one Real Madrid great to possibly the next, French forward Kylian Mbappe has an incredible chance to take home the Golden Boot in this European Championship. For Paris Saint-Germain in the 2023-24 season, Mbappe smashed 44 goals in 48 games while dishing out 10 assists and looked good against Austria in France’s opener until he broke his nose. The 25-year-old could miss significant time but still has a great chance to emerge as the top scorer.
Kai H avertz
After a dismal few seasons with Chelsea, Germany’s Kai Havertz resurrected his career with Arsenal. Playing as a versatile forward for the Gunners, Havertz scored 13 goals in the Premier League as he hit form in the second half of the season. In this Euro, the 25-year-old is in the reckoning to continue his goal-scoring form and take home the Golden Boot at home.
Alvaro Morata
The fourth name on this list is Spanish veteran striker Alvaro Morata, someone who has been one of the most consistent scorers in European Championship history. With his tally of seven goals, the Atletico Madrid forward is tied for third place in Euro history. Though he has scored 21 goals for Atleti in the 2023-24 season, Morata has always been incredible for La Roja and could emerge as a dark horse pick to win the Golden Boot.
Harry Kane
Last but not least, England’s great Harry Kane is one of the favourites to win the Golden Boot and lead the Three Lions to their first European Championship. Kane smashed 44 goals in 45 games alongside 10 assists for his new club Bayern Munich and is bookmakers’ favourite only behind Kylian Mbappe.