David Connelly - SportsGrid

The Toronto Raptors and the Art of Momentum Shifts in Basketball

<p>While <a href="http://sportsgrid.com/soccer">soccer</a> has 11 players on the pitch, goalscorers typically make the headlines. The players on this list have wowed us repeatedly with their goal-scoring ability over the years, with plenty more memorable moments in store.</p>
<p>As we look to hash out one of the more enticing debates in soccer, we try to rank the five best active goalscorers in the sport.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/newsletter/?utm_source=msn_feed&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter"><i>Have all the intel you need? Free actionable info is one click away! Sign up for our daily newsletter, SportsGrid Daily.</i></a></p>
<h2>1. Erling Haaland &#8211; Manchester City</h2>
<p>There&#8217;s zero question about who tops this list in 2023. <strong>Haaland</strong> is a goal-scoring machine atop arguably the best side in soccer. In his first season in the Premier League, he smashed the single-season goals record with 36 across 35 appearances. When sportsbooks are regularly dishing out minus-money prices on you to score a goal in any given match, you know you are among the elite goalscorers ever to play the game.</p>
<h2>2. Lionel Messi &#8211; Inter Miami</h2>
<p>As <strong>Messi</strong> continues to ascend into GOAT status, he remains one of the top goalscorers in soccer at age 36. He has decimated defenses across the United States with Inter Miami thus far and has shown minimal signs of stopping any time soon. His clinical finishing with both feet on top of his dribbling and awareness still make him one of the most dangerous attackers in the world in 2023.</p>
<h2>3. Kylian Mbappe &#8211; Paris Saint-Germain</h2>
<p><strong>Mbappe</strong> is a goal-scoring wonder. His performance at last winter&#8217;s World Cup Final is one of the best the sport has ever seen, and he continues to dazzle in France for PSG weekly. At just 24 years old, he remains on pace to smash European goal-scoring records after bagging at least 27 goals in four of the past five seasons. With five in the first three matches of the Ligue 1 season, he&#8217;s a heavy favorite to win another Golden Boot in France.</p>
<h2>4. Harry Kane &#8211; Bayern Munich</h2>
<p>Kane&#8217;s move to Bayern Munich sent shockwaves through both the Premier League and Bundesliga, providing the man up top the German giants have desired since the departure of <strong>Robert Lewandowski</strong>. He dominated the top flight of English soccer for the better part of the past decade, taking home a pair of Premier League Golden Boots and scoring at least 17 goals across nine consecutive seasons, leaving him with the second-most goals in Premier League history, only trailing Newcastle legend <strong>Alan Shearer</strong>.</p>
<h2>5. Callum Wilson &#8211; Newcastle United</h2>
<p>This may come as a shock to many, but <strong>Wilson</strong> is a bonafide elite scorer in the top league in the world. Despite rotating up top with teammate <strong>Alexander Isak</strong>, the Englishman averaged an unprecedented 0.86 goals per 90 minutes in 2022-23, trailing only the aforementioned Haaland in the Premier League among qualified players. He&#8217;s already back at it again this season, with two goals in just 100 minutes of play across four appearances. If you need a goal, chances are Wilson&#8217;s finding you one within the next hour or two of playing time for the Magpies.</p>
<p><i data-stringify-type="italic">Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with </i><b data-stringify-type="bold"><i data-stringify-type="italic"><a class="c-link" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://www.sportsgrid.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">SportsGrid</a></i></b><b data-stringify-type="bold"><i data-stringify-type="italic">.</i></b></p>


The Top 5 Goalscorers in the World Right Now

Ferrall and Carver react to the biggest coaching changes in college basketball this offseason, including Kevin Willard to Nova and Buzz Williams to Maryland.

Talking CBB Coaching Changes: Willard to Nova, Buzz to Maryland

Join us at the Final Four in San Antonio for a chat with Mike DeCourcy on Duke's title prospects. We preview the matchups and talk who's got the best chance!

Breaking Down This Weekend's Final Four with Expert Insights

Tonight's NHL action: Bruins vs. Canadiens, Blues vs. Penguins, Oilers vs. Sharks. Don't miss the thrilling ice battles! Which teams can cash winning bets?

NHL Match Previews: Bruins vs. Montreal & More Games

LATEST VIDEOS

Erling Haaland,Manchester City,Lionel Messi,Inter Miami,Harry Kane,Bayern Munich,Tottenham,Tottenham Hotspur,Spurs,Hotspur,Callum Wilson,Newcastle United,Kylian Mbappe,Paris Saint-Germain,PSG,Paris,Top Goalscorers,Top 5,Soccer,Sports,Rankings,List,Striker,Forward

keywords

twitter:card

twitter:title

https://sg-images-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/thumnbail-webp/article/1840098-1920x1080.webp?v=1743733229

twitter:image

thumbnail

google

While soccer has 11 players on the pitch, goalscorers typically make the headlines. We hash out the debate by ranking the five best in the sport today.

description

expires

robots

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

Updated Men's FIFA Rankings (April 2025): Where Does the USA Stand?

MLS League Champion Betting Trends: San Diego FC Rising

UEFA Champions League Most Bet Anytime Goalscorers: Real Madrid vs Atletico

Wednesday's Most Bet Anytime UEFA Champions League Goalscorers

Where to Watch UEFA Champions League Soccer Today: Liverpool, Barcelona and More

Most Bet UEFA Champions League Anytime Goalscorers Today

Where to Watch UEFA Champions League Soccer Today: Real Madrid, Arsenal and More

Where to Watch FA Cup Today: Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

Premier League Top Goalscorer Betting Trends: Can Anyone in the EPL Slow Salah?

Where to Watch USA vs Japan: 2025 SheBelieves Cup Soccer

Comment

Home

Articles

SportsGrid is your source for the best sports bets today. Watch SportsGrid for live sports news coverage, scores, odds, moneylines, sports betting tips & more.

sportsgrid.com

Ferrall Coast To Coast

College Football Today

NFL Pro Football Today

Bare Knuckle Fighting Main Event

The Early Line Live

SportsRage Tonight Live

NewsWire Live

The Bostonian Vs. The Book

Bare Knuckle Fighting Knuckle Up

MODUS Super Series Darts

Gametime Decisions Live

Fantasy Sports Today

The Smylie Kaufman Show

NHL Today

Ferrall Coast To Coast From Super Bowl Week

Ferrall Coast To Coast Live From Super Bowl Week

NFL Super Bowl Pro Football Today

OUR SHOWS

The NFL's &quot;tush push&quot; tactic sparks heated debates and intense discussions among teams and officials. Half the teams across the league voted to ban the play.

NFL's Debate Over Tush Push Rule Ignites Passionate Discussions

LATEST SPORTSGRID VIDEOS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on and how to watch SportsGrid today.

Where to Watch SportsGrid | How to Watch SportsGrid | SportsGrid

Samsung TV Plus

Roku TV

FireTV

LG Channels

Vizio

Xiaomi

VIDAA

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Connected TV’s

FREE ON MY TV

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube TV

FuboTV

Plex

Sling Tv

FreeCast

Local Now

Stremium

Rad TV

Free Live Sports

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Streaming services

LIVE STREAMING SERVICES

Sirius XM

Sports.Tv

YouTube

Download the new SportsGrid app, watch on SportsGrid.com or our YouTube Channel

WEB/MOBILE

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following platforms

ALL PARTNERS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on:

WHERE TO WATCH SPORTSGRID

MORE SOCCER ARTICLES

Sports Betting

Sportsbook Promos

Social Casinos