Top 10 Goal Scorers in World Football | 2024-25

As the 2024 season of football comes to an end, the year has been full of memories in the realm of football. From Premier League to La Liga, football has given us countless memories and shocking comebacks making 2024 a phenomenal year for football. Several new Goal scorers have emerged over the recent months and some of them have highly impacted several Leagues and Cups with their contributions.

2024 also had several international tournaments which kept fans on the edge of their seats. From thrilling UEFA Euro 2024 finishes to staggering Copa America 2024 matches, football delivered in every aspect. As legends like Toni Kroos hung up their boots, new-age stars like Lamine Yamal took the front seat ending the year with a bang. Join us as we take a look at the Top 10 Goal scorers in World Football for 2024 which tore the house down for their countries.

Ranking Factors

What makes several players to be one of the top goal scorers is the total number of goals they scored in that particular year. However, many players have scored the same number of goals which might make things a bit difficult to judge. To ease the operation even further, we have laid out some factors on which we will decide and rank these players.

Total Number of Matches Played

Several players have displayed extremely flattering number of goals in quick succession. These players certainly would be ranked higher as they have outperformed and displayed how easy and quick it is to score goals.

Importance of Goals

A perfect goal is also matched by the time it is been scored and that is one thing which will be essential for the ranking system. Certain game-winning goals are highly prioritized making the player more beneficial and impressive hence ranking them higher on the list.

Versatility in Scoring

A complete attacker also aims to score however his team demands and that showcases his true potential. Volleys, headers, free-kicks, and long-range finishes certainly attract more attention for any player making them a good goal scorer.

Consistency

Being a consistent goal scorer is somewhat difficult when it comes to the international level of play as players are often mixed in the league format of play hence making it difficult for them to score consistently at the international level. Consistency is an important ranking factor for any player and it certainly prioritizes them in our overall rankings.

Top Goal Scorers in World Football for 2024

Rank	Player	National Team	Age	Goals	Appearances	Club
1	Erling Haaland	Norway	24	10	11	Manchester City
2	Lautaro Martínez	Argentina	27	11	16	Inter Milan
3	Viktor Gyökeres	Sweden	26	10	7	Sporting CP
4	Răzvan Marin	Romania	28	8	13	Empoli FC
5	Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	39	7	12	Al Nassr FC
6	Harry Kane	England	31	7	14	Bayern Munich
7	Georges Mikautadze	Georgia	24	7	13	Olympique Lyonnais
8	Lionel Messi	Argentina	37	6	11	Inter Miami CF
9	Kai Havertz	Germany	25	6	13	Arsenal
10	Florian Wirtz	Germany	21	6	15	Bayer 04 Leverkusen

10) Florian Wirtz (Germany)

Germany had a year full of emotions when it came to the footballing realm as Toni Kroos played in his last ever UEFA Euro campaign trying to make history with his National team but came up short. However, the attacking side of the German side proved to be the game-changer in most of the matches in the UEFA Nations League and UEFA Euro 2024 campaigns.

Florian Wirtz is one name which comes to the mind talking about the German attack. Wirtz is currently one of the best Attackers in the world and given his age, he might end up having a tremendous career internationally and domestically. Wirtz showcased his goal scoring skills at the UEFA Euro 2024 by opening the tournament with a spectacular goal for Germany against Scotland.

Wirtz also made several headlines after his crucial equalizer against Spain in the Quarter-finals of the Euro campaign. Making his UEFA Nations League debut against Hungary, Wirtz again made a bold statement by scoring a goal alongside an assist. He also went on to score from a free-kick against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the group stage of the Nations League campaign.

With the pace and attacking flair he is succeeding, it will take him no time to reach the top of the list in upcoming years.

Appearances	Goals
15	6

9) Kai Havertz (Germany)

The Arsenal’s star player Kai Havertz has been on the goal scoring sheet several times throughout 2024 for his tremendous goals in the Premier League. The 25-year old had a similar outing with his National team Germany scoring 6 goals in his 13 overall appearances for the team.

He also scored in the UEFA Euro 2024 opener against Scotland and also netted the opener against Denmark in the tournament leading his side from the front. He continues to score goals in the UEFA Nations league scoring against teams like Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Appearances	Goals
13	6

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8) Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Life has been dreamy for the World Cup Champion since 2022 as Lionel Messi continues to prove his dominance in international football making it into the list. The 37-year-old scored a goal in 2024 Copa America against Canada marking a new international record. Argentina cruised through the Copa America 2024, thanks to Messi’s impressive showings and assists.

All in all, Messi still possesses the power to create and score crucial goals despite his age and playing level. Scoring a total of 6 goals in 11 appearances, Messi is right up with several youngsters trying to cement his legacy.

Appearances	Goals
11	6

7) Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)

For someone like Georges Mikautadze, it would be difficult to deliver a huge statement by scoring consistent goals as he hails from Georgia, which hasn’t been a formidable side in recent memory. However, things changed for the Nation in 2024 as they famously defeated Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2024 campaign.

Georges scored an essential goal at the match alongside scoring against Turkey and Montenegro at the tournament. He continues to score phenomenal goals against nations like Ukraine and the Czech Republic at the UEFA Nations League.

Appearances	Goals
13	7

6) Harry Kane (England)

Harry Kane has been a goal scoring machine since his move to Bundesliga. Not to mention that he was already a powerhouse in Premier League, his goal scoring skills have been polished since coming to Bayern Munich. As for England, their star striker is keen to score goals each time he steps up on the pitch.

With a total of 7 goals this year, Kane has scored some essential goals and has broken several records. The UEFA Euro 2024 campaign saw him become the most capped England player at the European Championship. He has also made 100 appearances for England against Finland in a thrilling 2-0 win with Kane claiming both goals.

Appearances	Goals
14	7

5) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Nothing seems to stop the 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo as he continues to score goals like it is the early 2010s. His dedication and hard work towards the sport is simply unmatched. With 12 appearances in 2024, Ronaldo scored a total of 7 goals.

His goals have come at several International Friendlies and UEFA Nations League group stages. Despite not hitting the net in UEFA Euro 2024, he scored several bangers across the year against several huge nations. Scoring his 900th career goal against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, Ronaldo aims to achieve the 1000th Goal mark next year.

Appearances	Goals
12	7

4) Răzvan Marin (Romania)

Romania has a very attacking team and to back that up with successive goals, Răzvan Marin has taken the front seat. 2024 was a monumental year for the 28-year-old as the Romanian bagged 8 goals in his 13 appearances for his Nation. From scoring against Nations like Ukraine and Slovakia in the UEFA Euro 2024 campaign to scoring spectacular goals against Kosovo, Lithuania and Cyprus in the Nations League, Marin has been unstoppable.

Appearances	Goals
13	8

3) Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden)

Viktor Gyökeres has been a standout performer in 2024 as he has scored the most number of goals in a calendar year in all competitions. Speaking of his National level duties, Gyökeres has been a brute force who seems to score in every match. Scoring 10 goals from his 7 appearances in 2024, Sweden’s star striker is currently one of the most impressive forwards in the world.

His staggering 4 goals against Azerbaijan in the UEFA Nations League group stage went viral on the internet showcasing his skills and goal scoring abilities.

Appearances	Goals
7	10

2) Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)

Lionel Messi might be dictating the whole game with his impressive ball control and playmaking, Lautaro Martínez has been a goal-scoring machine for Argentina with his back-to-back goals in Copa America and FIFA WC Qualifiers throughout 2024.

His stellar goals against Canada, Chile and Peru at the Copa America gave Argentina a huge boost. What made him a standout was his crucial and match winning goal against Colombia in the extra time of the Copa America final giving Argentina another chance to celebrate a title win.

Appearances	Goals
16	11

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1) Erling Haaland (Norway)

The Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has always been a threat in front of goal and has been a worldwide phenomenon when it comes to scoring goals. Though his goal-scoring skills have been put at rest for the time being given Man City’s weak form, he still maintains his top spot as the top goal scorer in the Premier League.

The Norwegian made a huge record in 2024 by scoring a brace against Slovenia in the Nations League making him Norway’s all-time top scorer. Having four international hattricks under his name, Haaland has been a star-studded performer for Norway aiming to make an impact with his Nation globally.

Appearances	Goals
10	11