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#5 Andre Silva (Portugal, Sevilla FC)

Goals Scored: 7

The Portuguese started the season extremely well and was the front-runner in the race at the start of October. However, the month of October was a shot of reality in the arm of Andre Silva as he could not find the back of the net in the three games he played, which sees him drop down in the list.

Silva played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 win over Celta de Vigo at home at the start of October, but could not score. He then played for 78 minutes in the 2-4 defeat at the hands of Barcelona, away at Nou Camp, still unable to find the back of the net. The Portuguese lasted 58 minutes in the 2-1 win against Huesca, and once again could not get on the scoresheet.

It is a harsh lesson for the Portuguese about the rigorous requirements of the La Liga and the consistency required to be among the best strikers here. Andre Silva is currently 5th among the contenders for the La Liga Golden Boot.

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Top Contenders for the LaLiga Golden Boot - November 2018

#5 Andre Silva (Portugal, Sevilla FC)