Top contenders for the European Golden Shoe: February 2020

#4 Cristiano Ronaldo (19 goals – 38 points)

Ronaldo has been on a hot streak since the turn of the year

Just likes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo also finds himself in a very unfamiliar ranking. The Portuguese has won the European Golden Shoe four times and could be on course to win another by the end of the season.

Ronaldo has scored 19 goals in Serie A this term and is only behind Ciro Immobile in the scoring charts. In fact, the 34-year-old has been in great form since the turn of the year. While he started the season slowly, his goal tally has significantly increased in 2020.

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps going… scoring in his ninth straight Serie A game to bring up his half-century for Juventus.👕 50 goals⚽️ 70 games#UCL pic.twitter.com/48rhswAubD

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 2, 2020

In the last three weeks, Ronaldo has netted a hat-trick as well as a brace on two occasions to propel Juventus to the summit of Serie A. The Portuguese is currently unstoppable and will definitely challenge for the European Golden Shoe.

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#3 Timo Werner (20 goals – 40 points)

Timo Werner may be young but his goalscoring exploits are impeccable

RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner is one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe currently. His exploits typify why most European clubs are chasing after his signature.

Werner has run Robert Lewandowski very close on the Bundesliga scoring charts, having netted 20 league goals, two fewer than what the Polan international has managed.

The 23-year-old is the type of striker who has the ability to score with all parts of his body – he is good with both feet and can score with his head too.