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The current edition of FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout phase in Qatar. It's a top honour for the footballers to win the Golden Boot award in the mega event. The award is presented to the player with the most goals in the tournament.
The number of assists by a player is considered in the case of a tie for goals scored. In case of the number of assists are tied, the less number of minutes are considered. Let’s have an overview of contenders for the coveted award at the ongoing World Cup:
Kylian Mbappe (France)
Kylian Mbappe scored against Australia in his side’s opening Group D match and bagged a second-half double against Denmark as France booked their knockout berth. The 23-year old added two more goals to his tally in a 3-1 win against Poland.
Goals-5
Assists-2
Matches-4
Minutes-297
Alvaro Morata (Spain)
The Atletico Madrid star struck in all three of Spain’s Group E games, including one against 2014 champions Germany. Morata also set up Spain’s fifth goal in their 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica before getting off the mark himself to round off a one-sided opener. He put Luis Enrique’s team ahead in their final group game against Japan.
Goals-3
Assists-1
Matches-3
Minutes-126
Marcus Rashford (England)
The England striker had a dream run to his World Cup campaign in Qatar. The Manchester United forward has moved up the Golden Boot standings after he netted twice in England’s rout of a Gareth Bale-led Wales side.
Goals-3
Assists-0
Matches-4
Minutes-132
Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)
The Dutch forward has managed to find the net regularly in Qatar so far and Netherlands have progressed to the last 16.
Goals-3
Assists-0
Matches-4
Minutes-343
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
The Argentina great is playing in what he has said is probably his last World Cup. The 35-year-old star opened his account by burying a spot kick in a shock Group C loss to Saudi Arabia, before scoring and assisting Enzo Fernandez in an emotionally charged win over Mexico.
Messi also scored in Argentina’s 2-1 win over Australia in the last 16.
Goals-3
Assists-1
Matches-4
Minutes-360
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
Bruno Fernandes has stepped out of Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow by scoring twice against Uruguay after setting up two goals in Portugal’s 3-2 win against Ghana.
Goals-2
Assists-2
Matches-2
Minutes-180
