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#3 Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich | 8.13
Robert Lewandowski's goalscoring prowess was never in question over the last decade or so. The Polish striker will go down as one of the greatest strikers in the 21st century based on ability and goalscoring alone. His career has been filled with iconic moments, most notably his five goals in nine minutes against Wolfsburg, and an infamous four-goal haul against Real Madrid.
If there was one thing he did not have, it was a season to etch his name into the record books alongside the biggest names in the game. Lewandowski come close on a few occasions, having hit 30 goals for two back-to-back seasons in Munich, but could not go beyond that. All of that has changed with what has been an absolutely glorious 2019/20 campaign where he's been at his devastating best.
The Pole has smashed a career-best 34 goals in 31 Bundesliga games for Bayern Munich en route the Bavarians' eighth consecutive league title. Additionally, he's currently the highest scorer in the UCL with a whopping 11 goals in just six games, and a further seven goals in five DFB-Pokal games.
His overall tally of 52 is not only his best-ever return, but is the most number of goals scored by anyone in 2019/20. Lewandowski was widely tipped as the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or until it was controversially called off. Regardless, he would hope to guide his side to UCL glory in August.
#2 Kylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain | 8.14
Despite Lewandowski's record-breaking campaign, Kylian Mbappe takes the #2 spot on this list by the finest of margins. The French superstar picked up right where he left off with another stellar goalscoring season in the capital city. Alongside other world-beaters such as Neymar Jr and Angel Di Maria, Mbappe has been relentless at the tip of PSG's attack.
Primarily having played in his preferred central role this year under Thomas Tuchel, Mbappe has been at the heart of PSG's unforgiving frontline. His razor-sharp finishing and an unbelievable understanding of the game, have been on full display against opposition defence. In the curtailed Ligue 1 season, the 21-year-old started 17 games for the champions and scored 18 goals, setting up a further five. He's also averaged 4.4 shots and 2.8 dribbles per game.
The World Cup winner was also able to replicate his domestic performances on the European stage, registering five goals and four assists in just four starts in the UCL. However, he, unfortunately, is set to miss out on the upcoming quarter-finals against Atalanta after a freak injury against St. Etienne in the final of the French Cup. Nonetheless, the mercurial Frenchman has had another remarkable season with the French champions, and would hope to return to action before the 2020/21 season commences.
#1 Lionel Messi | FC Barcelona | 8.71
Who else but Barcelona's imperious captain was expected to top this list? 2019/20 has been just another one of Lionel Messi's remarkable seasons in LaLiga Santander. Although the Blaugrana have had a season to forget due to several reasons, none more so than losing their Spanish crown, Messi has been their beacon of hope.
Messi was the driving force behind Barcelona's attempts to seal their third LaLiga title in as many years. Despite Messi's 25 goals being the least he's scored over the last decade, the Argentine skipper registered a stunning 21 assists to go with it — making him the first player to hit 20+ goals and assists in LaLiga history. His total goal contribution of 46 goals and assists is at least eight more than anyone else on this list, with Lewandowski coming in next at 38 (34 goals, four assists).
The Barcelona #10 would hope to improve on his UCL tally, having scored just two goals and three assists in Europe this year. The Blaugrana's hopes for European glory are pinned on Messi as they are set to host Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli in August. Regardless of the outcome of their UCL campaign, Messi's marvellous domestic season has helped him claim the top spot as the highest-rated player in Europe.
Also read: Ranking Barcelona's 2019/20 signings from worst to best
