5 Most Productive Attackers At WC Group Stage, Messi And Ronaldo Are Out Of Top
Some of the game's deadliest goal scorers will showcase their talents at the FIFA World Cup 2022, where the fight for the Golden Boot is already heating up. Even though Harry Kane led all scorers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, he has yet to tally at this year's tournament in Qatar. What lucky person will take home the coveted trophy this time around?
It has never happened before, but Kane is a heavy favorite to win the Golden Boot for a second consecutive tournament. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, Memphis Depay, Mehdi Taremi, and Enner Valencia are just some of the stars he'll have to contend with. As these forwards surprised everyone with their ability to score spectacular goals in the group stage, they gained widespread recognition. Listed below are the five best forwards from the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage.
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Mbappe appears to be the key to France's success in the World Cup. He scored twice and added an assist in France's World Cup opener. Mbappé's lethal acceleration scared the Socceroos. He took control of the game from Denmark in the second half and never let go. He charged at the goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, and scored on the first attempt. Then, a PSG player scored in a bundle to send Les Blues to the quarterfinals.
Morata contributed to Spain's 5-0 defeat of Costa Rica with a goal. After coming off the bench, he scored a crucial goal for his team by redirecting a cross from Jordi Alba past Germany's Manuel Neuer. The third goal of the tournament was a header off a Cesar Azpilicueta cross that he scored in the match against Japan.
With two goals from Enner Valencia, Ecuador jumped to a winning start in this year's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar. He would have had a hat trick if not for the usage of video review. A tap-in at the end of the first half evened the score between Ecuador and the Netherlands.
The Netherlands opened their tournament with a 2-0 win over Senegal, with a goal from Gakpo's header proving to be the difference. After that, he tied Ecuador with a goal he scored with his injured foot. The PSV forward scored a goal from a good position to put his club ahead for the third consecutive game, and they went on to beat the hosts 2-0.
Marcus Rashford scored a spectacular solo goal as England defeated Iran 6-2 in their 2022 FIFA World Cup opener. With two goals from Rashford, England easily dispatched Wales by a 3-0. His first goal, a free-kick, was the superior of his two (also the 1st direct free-kick of this tournament). His second score became England's 100th goal in World Cup history.
It has never happened before, but Kane is a heavy favorite to win the Golden Boot for a second consecutive tournament. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, Memphis Depay, Mehdi Taremi, and Enner Valencia are just some of the stars he'll have to contend with. As these forwards surprised everyone with their ability to score spectacular goals in the group stage, they gained widespread recognition. Listed below are the five best forwards from the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage.
1. Kylian Mbappe (France) - 3 goals
Source: Getty ImagesMbappe appears to be the key to France's success in the World Cup. He scored twice and added an assist in France's World Cup opener. Mbappé's lethal acceleration scared the Socceroos. He took control of the game from Denmark in the second half and never let go. He charged at the goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, and scored on the first attempt. Then, a PSG player scored in a bundle to send Les Blues to the quarterfinals.
2. Alvaro Morata (Spain) - 3 goals
Morata contributed to Spain's 5-0 defeat of Costa Rica with a goal. After coming off the bench, he scored a crucial goal for his team by redirecting a cross from Jordi Alba past Germany's Manuel Neuer. The third goal of the tournament was a header off a Cesar Azpilicueta cross that he scored in the match against Japan.
3. Enner Valencia (Ecuador) - 3 goals
With two goals from Enner Valencia, Ecuador jumped to a winning start in this year's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar. He would have had a hat trick if not for the usage of video review. A tap-in at the end of the first half evened the score between Ecuador and the Netherlands.
4. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) - 3 goals
The Netherlands opened their tournament with a 2-0 win over Senegal, with a goal from Gakpo's header proving to be the difference. After that, he tied Ecuador with a goal he scored with his injured foot. The PSV forward scored a goal from a good position to put his club ahead for the third consecutive game, and they went on to beat the hosts 2-0.
5. Marcus Rashford (England) - 3 goals
Marcus Rashford scored a spectacular solo goal as England defeated Iran 6-2 in their 2022 FIFA World Cup opener. With two goals from Rashford, England easily dispatched Wales by a 3-0. His first goal, a free-kick, was the superior of his two (also the 1st direct free-kick of this tournament). His second score became England's 100th goal in World Cup history.
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