Top Contenders for the European Golden Shoe Race: December 2018

#6 Cristhian Stuani (10 goals – 20 points)

Cristhian Stuani is surprisingly staking a claim in the European Golden Shoe race

Another surprise pick among the list of top scoring players in Europe is Cristhian Stuani. The Girona striker has been a revelation this season, helping the side to a respectable position on the La Liga log. Stuani has managed 10 goals this season, representing 20 points on the ranking.

He may not be one of the main contenders for the European Golden Shoe award, but at this rate, he can definitely not be ruled out. Although the season is not yet over, it is still no mean feat to outscore players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

And, should Stuani continue with his form, he could become just the fourth player to win the European Golden Shoe since the 2009-10 season.

#5 Krzysztof Piatek (10 goals – 20 points)

Krzysztof Piatek is the top-scorer in the Serie A

If the presence of Cristhian Stuani surprises you, then get ready to be more surprised by the inclusion of Krzysztof Piatek among Europe’s top scorers this season. The Genoa striker is currently the top scorer in the Serie A with 10 goals.

At 23, the Poland international has all the room to improve and it looks like he will be one of the main contenders for the European Golden Shoe award at the end of the season. Piatek went on a mini dry spell in November but was among the goals when Genoa played last week.

The striker currently sits one goal ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Serie A top scorers chart and that signals his prowess in front of goal.