Top contenders for the European Golden Shoe: March 2019

FC Barcelona v RCD Espanyol - La Liga
FC Barcelona v RCD Espanyol - La Liga

#8 Krzysztof Piatek (19 goals – 38 points)

Krzysztof Piatek is challenging for the Serie A top scorer
Krzysztof Piatek is challenging for the Serie A top scorer

Young Poland striker Krzysztof Piatek has also been one of the stars of the Serie A this season. The AC Milan forward has settled in well at the San Siro following his January move from Genoa.

Piatek has now reached 19 goals in the Serie A but sits 8th in the European Golden Shoe race due to his lack of assists.

The 23-year-old is one of the most promising forwards in the world and is currently tied on goals with Cristiano Ronaldo in the league.

#7 Duvan Zapata (19 goals – 38 points)

Duvan Zapata is a new entrant in the race for the European Golden Shoe
Duvan Zapata is a new entrant in the race for the European Golden Shoe

One of the new entrants in the race for the European Golden Shoe is Duvan Zapata. The Colombia international is on loan at Atalanta and is having the season of his life.

Zapata has scored 19 Serie A goals and contributed five assists as well to propel his club to mid-table.

The 28-year-old also level on goals with Cristiano Ronaldo in the league – a stat that proves his proficiency in front of goal.

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