Top contenders for the European Golden Shoe: January 2020

#4 Jamie Vardy (17 goals – 34 points)

Jamie Vardy has scored 17 goals in 17 Premier League games

Leicester City’s challenge for the Premier League has been massively aided by Jamie Vardy's goals. The Englishman continues to defy age and, at 32, he is still growing stronger and stronger.

Vardy is fourth in the race for the European Golden Shoe, having netted an impressive 17 goals in 19 Premier League games. In fact, the Leicester City striker has taken a commanding lead in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.

This goal against Newcastle in September 🤩 pic.twitter.com/UaqXdG9dSN

— Leicester City (@LCFC) January 1, 2020

His 17 goals put him four clear of his nearest contenders, Aubameyang and Ings, who have both scored 13 league goals this season. With Vardy’s pace and trickery, it is easy to conclude that he has many more goals to offer before the season ends.

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#3 Ciro Immobile (17 goals – 34 points)

Ciro Immobile is outscoring Ronaldo and Lukaku in Serie A

Another underdog who is gradually making a name for himself is Ciro Immobile. The striker joined Lazio looking to relaunch his career after a failed stint at Borussia Dortmund. What he has achieved so far, though, has exceeded everyone’s expectation.

Immobile has been crucial to Lazio’s charge for a top four place, with his 17 goals making him the top scorer in Serie A this season. While likes of Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo are constantly in the news, the Italian is outscoring both players.

More than just a goalscorer, Immobile adds dynamism to his game which has ensured that he also has five assists to his name in the league. Italy definitely have a striker to rely on for the upcoming Euro 2020.