The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is heating up in the United States, with the tournament entering its high-stakes knockout phase. As teams battle for international supremacy, the spotlight is also on the players delivering match-winning goals.
After the Round of 16, ten players are tied at the top of the Golden Boot race, each having netted four goals in the tournament so far. These standout forwards have played pivotal roles in driving their teams toward Club World Cup glory.
Top Scorers After Round of 16
- Ángel Di María – Benfica – 4 goals (4 matches)
- Marcos Leonardo – Al Hilal – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Germán Berterame – Monterrey – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Gonzalo García – Real Madrid – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Michael Olise – Bayern Munich – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Erling Haaland – Manchester City – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Kenan Yildiz – Juventus – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Phil Foden – Manchester City – 4 goals (3 matches)
Golden Boot Race Intensifies
Benfica’s Ángel Di María leads the pack with four goals in four appearances, while Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal), Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), and Gonzalo García (Real Madrid) have been equally lethal, scoring four goals in just three games.
European powerhouses are asserting dominance, with clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid still in contention. The presence of multiple top scorers from Europe highlights the continent’s attacking firepower.
Messi Out, Europe Still Shines
One of the biggest stories of the Round of 16 was the elimination of Inter Miami, ending Lionel Messi’s Club World Cup campaign and his hopes of catching Cristiano Ronaldo’s tournament record of seven all-time goals.
Meanwhile, European stars like Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Michael Olise continue to dazzle, increasing competition for the tournament’s top scorer accolade.
Quarterfinals and Golden Boot Stakes
With the quarterfinals approaching, the race for the Golden Boot promises to be as intense as the pursuit of the Club World Cup trophy itself. Whoever emerges as the leading goal scorer will gain global recognition and the FIFA champions badge — a mark of excellence that lasts four years.
