5 attackers who could beat Lionel Messi to the Champions League Golden Shoe this season

Modified Feb 21, 2020 06:56 GMT

#1 Robert Lewandowski

The Bayern Munich striker is enjoying yet another phenomenal goal-scoring season

Who would top the list if not this deadly sharpshooter that has set Europe ablaze with his explosive displays in front of goal? Robert Lewandowski has been one of the best finishers in the continent for almost a decade and only appears to be getting more clinical as he adds more years to his age.

The Polish striker has been taking down opposition defences mercilessly in the Champions League and can send the ball into the back of the net almost at will. He's sending a message across too - he's aiming for the Golden Shoe.

Lewy currently sits atop the UCL top scorer's chart alongside Erling Haaland with 10 goals to his name. However, he's played one game less than the Borussia Dortmund sensation. He will be eager to continue his decent goal-scoring run when Bayern Munich lock horns with Chelsea in their Round Of 16 encounter next week.

The striker is in a promising position to beat Messi in the Champions League Golden Shoe race and he'll surely fancy his chances.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh