Cristiano Ronaldo is hoped to shine at EURO 2024. (Source: CGTN)
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Even though he is 39 years old, Ronaldo is still the main striker of Al-Nassr Club and the Portuguese team. In the 2023/24 season, the Real Madrid legend scored 41 goals in 41 matches in all competitions for the Saudi Pro League team, equivalent to a performance of 1 goal/match.
On the other hand, Portugal under coach Martinez favors an attacking style of play, so Ronaldo has more opportunities to score. Not to mention, CR7 is very charming and holds the record for scoring the most goals in EURO history with 14 goals.
2. Kylian Mbappe
This tournament in Germany this summer 2024 is the second EURO tournament in Mbappe’s career. The captain of the French team has won the World Cup and Nations League, so he is eager to add the missing international title to his collection.
Mbappe’s ability to shine in major tournaments is unquestionable. 1.5 years ago, Real Madrid’s rookie won the World Cup top scorer in Qatar, bringing France to the final.
3. Harry Kane
Kane’s scoring performance increased significantly after he joined the star-studded team Bayern Munich. With 36 goals/32 matches in the Bundesliga, the former Tottenham star won the European Golden Shoe award.
If he maintains this terrible form, Kane can completely become the top scorer of EURO 2024 and help England win the European championship for the first time.
This is a tournament where the Three Lions are ranked as the number 1 championship candidate, so Kane and his teammates are facing a great opportunity to go one step further after the defeat in the 2020 final.
4. Alvaro Morata
Although he has not yet reached world class, Morata is the type of striker who is destined for the national team. In many recent tournaments, Morata has always been chosen by coaches as the main striker of the Spain team.
Falling into a group with Croatia, Italy and Albania, teams that do not have a strong defense, Morata has a chance to score many goals before entering the knockout round.
On the other hand, Fuente’s playing style is to serve the key striker, so Morata has the ability to compete for the EURO 2024 top scorer award.
5. Kai Havertz
After integrating and shining in the Arsenal shirt in the second half of the 2023/24 season, Havertz was ranked number 9 in the German national team by coach Julian Nagelsmann.
With diverse finishing skills with his feet and head, the former Chelsea star is a danger to all defenders. Playing alongside superb passers like Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan, Havertz will also have more opportunities to score.
