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Top Contenders for the LaLiga Golden Boot - November 2018

Modified Nov 02, 2018 16:07 GMT

Lionel Messi is the reigning La Liga Golden Boot winner

#9 Borja Iglesias (Spain, Espanyol)

Goals Scored: 5

The Spanish Center Forward had a fabulous month that saw him rise through the ranks to be one of only two new entries in the list. Iglesias had previously scored just 2 goals in 7 games and as such, had not made in among the top contenders at the start of October. However, last month, Iglesias and Espanyol were both excellent, as the La Liga side registered 2 wins and 1 draw.

Iglesias played 78 minutes in the 3-1 win over Villareal at the start of the month but failed to score. However, he made up for it in the very next game against Huesca, scoring both goals as Espanyol won 2-0. He also scored last weekend against Valladolid, as his club secured an away draw.

Iglesias now has 5 goals from 10 appearances and has also registered 2 assists. At the start of November, he is ranked 9th among the contenders for the La Liga Golden Boot.

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