5 players that could beat Lionel Messi to the European Golden Shoe this season

Modified Oct 28, 2018 06:33 GMT

Barcelona playmaker, Lionel Messi won the European Golden Shoe last season

#4. Krzysztof Piatek

The youngster has been unmatchable in front of goal since the campaign began

When it comes to listing the most impressive attacking prospects in European football at the moment, Genoa striker, Krzysztoff Piatek is without any doubt, a sure bet to feature on the list - thanks to his explosive performances for the Seria A side since the beginning of the term.

The Polish International was lured to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in a £4.05 million deal from Cracovia this summer and he has proved that he can become one of Europe's most lethal attacking superstars with his incredible record in front of goal in the Italian top flight so far.

Piatek has already put himself among the contenders for the European Golden Shoe this season, with his incredible 9 goals for Genoa in 8 Seria A appearances so far and although he is still an underdog, he is also among the few attackers that could overtake Lionel Messi in the race for the European Golden Shoe during the campaign.

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 Sagnik Mallick