The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is underway, and the battle for the Golden Boot award is heating up. Several top players have been eliminated, but the competition is still fierce among the remaining teams. Here are the top contenders for the Golden Boot award, based on their current form and team standings.
Top 6 Contenders
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 3 goals
The England striker is a strong contender for the Golden Boot, despite scoring only one goal in the group stage. He added two goals in Bayern’s round of 16 victory over Flamengo and has a chance to increase his tally against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals.
Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) – 3 goals
The Brazilian striker has made a big impact with Al Hilal, scoring twice in the team’s shocking 4-3 win over Manchester City. He now has three goals in four matches and is heading into a quarterfinal clash against Fluminense.
3. Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) – 3 goals
The 20-year-old forward has emerged as a key player for Juventus, scoring three goals and providing one assist in three games. He faces a tough test against Real Madrid in the round of 16, but has four games left to play if Juventus makes it to the final.
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Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – 3 goals
The English-born midfielder has scored three goals and provided two assists for Bayern Munich, showcasing his creativity and direct play. He will play against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals and has a chance to add to his tally.
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – 3 goals
The Chelsea winger has scored three goals in three games, including one in the round of 16 win over Benfica. He will face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals and has a chance to increase his tally.
Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) – 3 goals
The Bayern Munich midfielder has scored three goals in three games, all of which came in the team’s 10-0 drubbing of Auckland in the opening game. He will play against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals and needs to find his form again to stay in contention.
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Ángel Di María (Benfica) – 4 goals (eliminated)
The Argentine midfielder was the tournament’s top scorer before Benfica’s elimination. He scored four goals in four games, including three in the group stage and one in the knockout loss to Chelsea.
The Golden Boot award will be decided in the final stages of the tournament, and these six players are the top contenders for the award. Who will emerge as the top scorer? Only time will tell.
