Top Contenders for the LaLiga Golden Boot: October 2018

#4 Iago Aspas (Spain, Celta de Vigo)

Celta Vigo v Alaves - Copa Del Rey Semi-final: First Leg

Goals Scored: 5

The Spaniard has been a consistent performer for Celta Vigo over the years. Last season, Aspas scored 23 goals from 37 games, including 22 in the league. He seems to be in fine form at the start of the new season as well and has already notched up 5 goals from 7 games.

Aspas drew a blank in both of his first two games, against Espanyol and Levante. However, he was back on the scoresheet against Atletico Madrid, scoring his first of the season. It kicked started a run of 5 goals from 4 games, including a goal in the defeat to Girona, a brace in the draw against Real Valladolid, and a goal against Valencia. Last weekend, Aspas could not find the back of the net against Getafe, but it should be just a temporary breather before normal services are resumed again.

The Spaniard is currently ranked 4th in the list and will be hoping to be in the running till the end of the season.

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