Top 5 contenders for the European Golden boot this season

Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

Messi will captain FC Barcelona this season

A record 5-time winner of the award, it will be interesting to see if the arrival of new signings such as Malcolm and the attacking presence of Coutinho will have an impact on his goalscoring record.

The little magician has got lots to prove this season after a disappointing World Cup with Argentina. This year he will have the additional responsibility of captaining a Barcelona side that has lost another senior player in Andres Iniesta.

Messi might play a deeper role at times, but with the presence of creative talents such as Coutinho, Malcom and Dembele, no one can rule a man of his quality.

The Argentine genius would be itching to make it a hattrick of European golden shoes this season.