Ranking the 5 favorites for the 2021-22 Ligue 1 Golden Boot

#3 Martin Terrier | Rennes

FC Sevilla v Stade Rennais: Group E - UEFA Champions League

Seeing yet another Rennes player on the list makes it quite clear to see how the club sit in fourth place in Ligue 1. Both Laborde and Terrier have scored a total of 24 goals, nearly 50% of Rennes' 53 goals this season. Notably, only PSG have scored more goals, with a tally of 56. Terrier has enjoyed great form in front of goal for his side, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down.

In his last ten appearances, the star has scored five goals, including a brilliant goal and performance against Brest last month. Terrier has deservedly found himself in Ligue 1's Team of the Week a number of times, which only shows how important he is to Rennes.

Consecutive goals against Montpellier and Troyes have also raised his status, and if he continues in this vein, Terrier could potentially win the Golden Boot this season.

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#2 Kylian Mbappe | PSG

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It seems like a miracle that the World Cup winner isn't sitting relaxed in pole position in the Golden Boot race, but the dynamics at PSG have changed somewhat.

Prior to this season, the Real Madrid target was PSG's key marksman, actively winning consecutive Golden Boots in Ligue 1. However, integrating Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi into the side has somewhat reduced Kylian Mbappe's overarching influence.

Currently, Mbappe has scored 14 goals in 23 starts for the French giants. This seems like a low, seeing as the star popped 33 goals in 24 starts in 2018/19, as well as 27 goals in 27 starts last season.

However, the star has crossed his assists record, already on 10 Ligue 1 assists for the season. Mbappe will need to improve upon his goalscoring if he is to overtake Wissam Ben Yedder in first place.

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#1 Wissam Ben Yedder | Monaco

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The star might be turning 32 in a few months, but he has continued to flourish with attacking instincts in the final third. Clearly the best out of the lot, Wissam Ben Yedder has started just 19 Ligue 1 games for Monaco, but he has already scored 15 goals. Ben Yedder could continue in his top form and easily give every other player on this list a run for their money.

His last ten games in all competitions have seen the star pick up two braces, both against Lens - in the Coupe de France - and Clermont Foot in Ligue 1. However, his previous five Ligue 1 games have seen the star score just two goals, which means he needs to sit up to keep Mbappe at bay.

This season could potentially end with the 31-year-old stunning other players and snatching the Golden Boot for himself.