5 dark horses for the Champions League Golden Boot

5. Gonzalo Higuain

Prolific frontman for Juventus

Argentinian and Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain opened his Champions League account this season with a goal in Juventus' victory over Olympiacos but remains a possible outsider to win the prestigious golden boot. Having never won the Champs League, Higuain tasted defeat in the final last year to his former employers, Real Madrid.

A prolific goalscorer with experience at the highest level, the 29-year-old will be spear-heading the Italian giants frontline this year along with fellow compatriot Paolo Dybala. With both eager to avenge last season’s heavy final defeat, Juventus will be a tough side to face and beat this season.

Provided Juventus go far in the competition and Higuain consistently finds his goalscoring touch throughout the competition, the Argentine is a definite dark horse for the golden boot award.