Race for Golden Boot: Can anyone take Ronaldo's crown?

Key Highlights

• In fact, the winner of the past two golden boots could even break the 30-goal barrier again this term, which would take him past the 100-goal mark in near-record time. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut no matter how many Ronaldo scores, none will surely beat his acrobatic overhead-kick against Al Khaleej that defied his age and showed why he is still regarded as the GOAT.--------Joshua King (9)What a revelation the Norwegian international has proven to be upon debut at Al Khaleej.
• It’s been a long while since King hit 36 goals in three seasons for Bournemouth in the English Premier League, with six being his best return in a single campaign since netting 12 in 2018-19. But this season, he has rediscovered his former potency, transforming not only his own fortunes, but that of Al Khaleej too; currently, they sit sixth in the table.
• King’s best performance came against Al Riyadh in October, when he struck a hat-trick. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement--------Marcos Leonardo (6)After his standout showing at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the summer, the Brazilian has picked up where he left off in North America to lead the line expertly for Al Hilal. While the club spent big on Liverpool star Darwin Nunez, who has four goals of his own, injuries have curtailed somewhat the Uruguayan’s impact. In his place, Leonardo has stepped up again, as he did last term in the absence of Aleksandar Mitrovic.
• Displaying his dazzling front play, the former Benfica man was reinstated to the line-up in September and duly repaid the faith by scoring in four straight games. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement--------Julian Quinones (6)It could be argued that the Mexican lives a little in the shadows of higher-profile strike partners at Al Qadsiah - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last season, and Mateo Retegui this.
• However, that doesn't seem to faze him as he just gets on with doing what he does best: scoring goals. Quinones’ best performance was undoubtedly the hat-trick recorded against NEOM Sports Club in October as Al Qadsiah picked up an important 3-1 win against the RSL newcomers who, like the victors that day, are hugely ambitious in their desire to become top-flight heavyweights.--------Roger Martinez (6)The Colombian international arrived at Al Taawoun in the winter transfer window last season, and made an instant impact in Buraidah. Advertise.