Sportzwiki Year Review: Top 5 Goalscorers From Europe In 2016
Dec 22, 2016 at 10:29 PM
European football is by far the most watched in the world as it possesses the best quality present on the planet. It is not an easy task for any footballer to compete in Europe and to become the elite players in the league takes lot of effort.
2016 has been an eventful for a number of clubs across Europe as lot of silverware was won by the giagantic teams across the big leagues. Here we look at the top 5 best scorers in Europe (League+ Champions League/Europa League).
#5. Robert Lewandowski- 34 Goals
The Polish striker have become a better player since joining Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund on free transfer. He has emerged as the leader of the attack last season with the absence of star wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.
He has managed an impressive 34 goals in 44 appearances for Bayern Muncih in 2016 and won a domestic double with the German champions.
#4. Cristiano Ronaldo – 38 Goals
The Portuguese forward have had the year of his life as he managed to win Champions League, Euro 2016, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup this year. He has also won the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2016 to finish the year on a high.
Despite being 31, Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down as he scored an impressive 38 goals in just 42 appearances for Real Madrid this year.
#3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic- 39 Goals
Most of the players would retire by 35 but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a rare footballer who is still at the peak of his powers at such old age. The Swede was sensational for Paris Saint-Germain last season and have continued his impressive form after joining Manchester United on a free transfer this summer.
He has scored 39 goals in just 42 appearances for PSG and Manchester United this year.
#2. Luis Suarez- 42 goals
Luis Suarez have become the best striker in the world after joining Barcelona in the summer of 2014 in a record transfer from Liverpool.
He has reached his peak form playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar as the trio looked deadly. He has already become a legend at Barcelona in short span and will be keen to continue his fine form next year. The Uruguayan international has managed an outstanding 42 goals for Barcelona in 44 appearances throughout the year.
#1. Lionel Messi- 45 Goals
The Argentine have had a rough year in terms of silverware when compared to his biggest competitor Cristiano Ronaldo but have been in prolific form individually as he has scored an unbelievable 45 goals in just 44 appearances this year.
However, he would be keen to win all the major trophies up for the grabs in 2017 as he looks to repeat the magic of 2015 yet again this season.