Golden Shoe 2018/19: January Rankings (Top 5 Leagues)

#11 Emiliano Sala, Nantes, Ligue 1 - 12 Goals (24 points)

His slump in form has also taken a hit for Nantes as they find themselves in the bottom half of the league table

Sala was sitting in the second spot last month but could able to muster a solitary goal in the month of December and that has thrown him out of top 10 from the rankings.

This is football and is cruel at times. Sala will have to step up in order to regain his spot in the rankings. His slump in form has also taken a hit for Nantes as they find themselves in the bottom half of the league table.

Appearances:16 | Goals Scored: 12 | Assists: 2 | Match Winners: 4

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#10 Luka Jovic, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bundesliga - 12 Goals (24 points)

Luka Jovic - Age 21

Luka Jovic is continuing his form in the Bundesliga but is not enough as his team struggled through the month.

Eintracht Frankfurt is relying on their star man to grab the top four spot as they are only 3 points adrift of the Champions League position. In December, Jovic managed 3 goals. His brace against Mainz saved the blushes for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Appearances:15 | Goals Scored: 12 | Assists: 4 | Match Winners: 3

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#9 Fabio Quagliarella, Sampdoria, Serie A - 12 Goals (24 points)

Fabio Quagliarella - Age 35

The fairy tale of the rise of Sampdoria this season is mostly due to the surprise scoring run of Fabio Quagliarella, whom his coach, Marco Giampaolo, has labeled to be the Cristiano Ronaldo of Sampdoria.

He has scored nine goals in nine consecutive matches creating history in Serie A. It would be a matter of interest to watch and find out, how long Quagliarella could maintain his scintillating run, defying his age. He is already 35.

Appearances:18 | Goals Scored: 12 | Assists: 5 | Match Winners: 3