2018 World Cup: Top 3 dark horses to win the Golden Boot 

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#1 Gonzalo Higuain

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Higuain beats the keeper to score in training

Argentinian forward Gonzalo Higuain had a relatively good season in front of goal for his club Juventus having scored 23 goals and made 7 assists. The Argentine player will be eager to help the squad overcome their last final defeat and make another run at the World Cup trophy.

A prolific goalscorer with experience at the highest level, the 29-year-old will be spear-heading the Argentine contingent with Messi and can end the tournament as the highest goal scorer. Higuain is a calm, collected striker with an uncanny ability to make a yard of space for himself under threat and get a shot away.

The Juventus player is a dark horse contender to win the Golden Boot and could guide the country and help Messi and co. to their first major international title in years.

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Edited by Amit Mishra
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