Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi claimed the award last season and he is in the running once again
#4 Lucas Perez
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Lucas Perez has been phenomenal in front of goal
Alaves attacker, Lucas Perez is also one of the top contenders for the Pichichi trophy this season, courtesy of his amazing exploits in front of goal since the campaign kicked-off. Following his nightmare spell with Arsenal in the Premier League, the Spanish International has finally found his scoring boots in La Liga.
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Perez is firing on all cylinders at the moment, having found the back of the net 10 times from 24 matches in the Spanish elite division this season. He also has five assists to his name. With the attacker running riot in front of goal, Alaves have been able to move five spots beyond the relegation zone. They currently occupy the 14th position on the table with 30 points from 25 games.
With the likes of Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema leading the race for the Pichichi trophy this season, it is highly unlikely that Perez will go home with the accolade. Nevertheless, it is an honour be featured on the list of the most prolific attackers in the division at the moment.
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Jidonu Mauyon
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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