La Liga 2016/17: Top 5 Contenders for the Pichichi Trophy

#4. Iago Aspas – 18 goals

The ex-Liverpool winger has been a revelation this season and although he’s been rested domestically (look at how much lower his mins played are than the rest of the top 5) he’s had a big impact in La Liga and 18 goals is a superb return for a man who was never known as a goalscorer extradornaire.

His incsive running on the right (ably supported by club captain and right fullback Hugo Mallo) and tendency to cut inside and go for goal have helped Celta punch above their weights in the big games.

The Europa League disappointment, combined with the second half collapse domestically (fuelled by Eduardo Berizzo’s desire to concentrate in Europe and the harm that does to a stretched out squad) means that the Galician club will end up a dejected outfit – but take nothing away from their local boys’ best individual season ever.

Club – Celta Vgo

Assists – 3

Shots on target – 59%

Mins per goal – 120

Mins played – 2166