Top Contenders for the European Golden Shoe Race: December 2018

#4 Florian Thauvin (10 goals – 20 points)

Florian Thauvin has the same number of goals as Neymar

In fourth-place in Florian Thauvin who boasts 10 goals and two assists to his name. The France international was one of the stars of the Ligue 1 last season and he has already started this campaign very well.

The World Cup winner has been a key part of Marseille this season, having contributes 10 goals. Although Thauvin is often played out wide, he is one of the few wingers who are free-scoring.

The Frenchman has hit 31 shots on target this season, which translates as 38% of his shots going goal-wards. He also sits third when it comes to the top scorers in Ligue 1.

#3 Neymar – (10 goals – 20 points)

Neymar is in the hunt for his first European Golden Shoe award

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is also in the hunt for his first ever European Golden Shoe award, as he sits third on the chart. The Brazilian has also accrued 20 points, having scored 10 goals Ligue 1 goals this season.

The former Barcelona forward also boasts five assists. The 26-year-old is not an out-and-out striker but his numbers are very impressive and should he keep up his form, he will be a serious contender for the European Golden Shoe award.

Neymar is surrounded by a lot of quality and that could be an advantage, especially as he is in a league where PSG are miles ahead of the other teams.