Portugal may have been knocked out of Euro 2020, but there is still a chance that Cristiano Ronaldo could end the tournament with a personal silverware to take home.
At the end of Round 16, Ronaldo still leads the goal scoring charts with five goals, one more than his closest rivals as we enter the quarter-final stage.
Portugal may have been knocked out of Euro 2020, but there is still a chance that Cristiano Ronaldo could end the tournament with a personal silverware to take home.
At the end of Round 16, Ronaldo still leads the goal scoring charts with five goals, one more than his closest rivals as we enter the quarter-final stage.
Portugal's bid to retain their status as European champions came to an abrupt end when they were sent packing by Belgium. The result was made more disappointing for Ronaldo on an individual level, as even after failing to find the net, he was still one of the few from breaking Ali Dai's long-standing record for most goals scored in men's international football Goal remains shy.
The 36-year-old forward scored his 108th and 109th goals for his country against Hungary in the group stage and tied with Daii in all-time stakes - a record previously held solely by the Iran giant for more than 15 years.
However, Ronaldo missed his chance to break the record at the Euro 2020 stage after securing a blank spot in his country's 1-0 knockout defeat. So their wait lasts until at least September, when Portugal play a 2022 World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
Ronaldo's hopes of remaining at the top of the goal scoring charts are uncertain, although a run of five goals is enough to claim the top goal scorer award at every European Championship since 1984 – except in 2016, when Antoine Griezmann of France. scored six goals in the first edition of the tournament after being expanded from 16 to 24 teams.
Griezmann is also now out of the running with France teammate Karim Benzema, making his case for becoming top scorer by scoring four goals in four games for Les Blaises before his shock round-of-16 shootout elimination by Switzerland Were were Benzema is just one of the big hitters who could possibly be a contender for Euro 2020's top scorer, only to leave the tournament early.
Robert Lewandowski is arguably the finest out-and-out striker on the planet, but he was only able to score three goals before his inclusion ended, leaving Poland at the bottom of Group E with just one point in three games. signed off.
You would have had good odds if Sweden's Emil Forsberg finished as top scorer before the tournament, but he ended his country's hopes in the round of 16 before Ukraine ended up grabbing Ronaldo at the top of the tree with four goals. had come close. .
Playing as a free-roaming midfielder, Georginio Wijnaldum managed to score three goals in four games before the Netherlands went unstuck against the Czech Republic at the same stage.
So Ronaldo remains at the top of the outright rankings in terms of goalscoring. If two or more players finish the tournament at the top of the chart on the same number of goals, UEFA will use the assist as a tie-breaker, then the fewest minutes played and finally qualifying if necessary to declare the winner. Goals will be scored in
Here are the goal scoring statistics for players still active in the tournament who are in the best position to overtake Ronaldo, potentially with three matches still to play, as well as the current leader's record.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Juventus)
Goals: 5
Assists: 1
Minutes played (appearances): 360 (4)
Minutes per goal: 72
Goals in qualifying: 11
Shots (on target): 16 (8)
Next opponent: Eliminated
Four of Ronaldo's five goals at Euro 2020 came from penalty spots. His two late spot kicks put the shine on Portugal's opening 3–0 victory against Hungary, before two others sealed a 2–2 draw with France, making sure the defending champions stage the knockout. I went ahead. Between them, however, there was a surprise effort in a 4–2 loss against Germany in which he quickly extended the length of the pitch to complete the counter-attack.
Patrick Schick (Czech Republic/Bayer Leverkusen)
🇨🇿 4 goals in 4 #EURO2020 games for Czech Republic star Patrik Schick! 🔥@Alipay | #EUROTopScorer pic.twitter.com/ToJjg7kC8s
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 27, 2021
Goals: 4
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 325 (4)
Minutes per goal: 81.2
Goals in qualifying: 4
Shots (on target): 13 (8)
Next opponent: Denmark in Baku, July 3 at 12 p.m. ET
The current forward to overtake Ronaldo, Schick kicked things off by scoring twice in the Czech Republic's Group D opener against Scotland - the other from 50 yards was a strong contender for the tournament. The 25-year-old then scored a penalty against Croatia in the round of 16 against the Netherlands and maintained his impressive 1:1 goal-to-game ratio. Already a breakout star of Euro 2020, Schick is also in pole position to cement his credentials with the top scorer award if he must maintain his formidable goal-scoring form.
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium/Inter Milan)
🌟 The goals keep coming for Belgium sharpshooter Romelu Lukaku 🎯@Heineken | #EUROSOTM | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/zEB6MLbHIQ
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 12, 2021
Goals: 3
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 354 (4)
Minutes per goal: 118
Goals in qualifying: 7
Shots (on target): 9 (4)
Next opponent: Italy in Munich, July 2 at 3 p.m. ET
Lukaku has been in great form at Euro 2020; Leading the line with purpose, breaking the upfield at a fast pace, moving the ball superbly and delivering some of the best link-up play we've seen in the tournament so far. The striker has also scored three goals, a running total he is almost certain to add as the competition continues if the Red Devils live up to their billing as the No. 1 ranked team in the world.
Haris Seferovic (Switzerland/Benfica)
Seferović smooth turn and rip 🎯 pic.twitter.com/e4IiMxkxIl
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 20, 2021
Goals: 3
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 301 (4)
Minutes per goal: 100.3
Goals in qualifying: 1
Shots (on target): 12 (5)
Next opponent: Spain in St Petersburg, July 2 at 12 p.m. ET
A surprise package who seems to have crept up the scoring chart without much in the way of fanfare, Seferovic scored two headers in normal time as Switzerland defied the odds to dump favourites France out of the competition. Added to his earlier goal against Turkey in the group stage, the 29-year-old striker has an excellent strike rate at the tournament, with his three goals coming from just five shots on target.
Raheem Sterling (England/Manchester City)
STERLING SCORES!
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 29, 2021
ENGLAND GOES WILD 🏴🦁 pic.twitter.com/0GOz8ZRPC4
Goals: 3
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 336 (4)
Minutes per goal: 112
Goals in qualifying: 8
Shots (on target): 7 (4)
Next opponent: Ukraine in Rome, July 3 at 3 p.m. ET
Gareth Southgate's team may have made cautious progress in the group stage, but Sterling still had room to shine. The nimble forward scored the lone goal each in England's 1-0 win over Croatia and the Czech Republic in Group D. With a point earned from their dour 0–0 draw against Scotland, Stirling's goals propelled England into the Round of 16, where another inspiring goal from Wembley local boy ended Germany's long-running tournament. helped to finish. If he keeps it up for another round or three, Sterling could find himself moving up the outer lane to Golden Boot glory as well as national hero status.
Alvaro Morata (Spain/Juventus, on loan from Atletico Madrid)
MORATA!!!
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 28, 2021
THIS GAME IS OUT OF CONTROL 🚀 pic.twitter.com/LQ9iAMWy75
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 339 (4)
Minutes per goal: 169.5
Goals in qualifying: 4
Shots (on target): 14 (8)
Next opponent: Switzerland
Morata has shown glimpses of his potential as the centerpiece of Spain's offensive line. His skepticism will still point to the abundance of opportunities that have gone begging, but coach Luis Enrique's confidence has been rewarded. No matter how many hits and misses it is, Morata has proved that when he hits, he hits hard – his superb close control and high-potential finish against Croatia in the Round of 16, the tournament's best goals is one of. till now.
Ferran Torres (Spain/Manchester City)
Cheeky backheel by Ferran Torres 😍😍'
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 23, 2021
He scored with his first touch of the game 😅 pic.twitter.com/1NY5W2ms9u
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Minutes played (appearances): 215 (4)
Minutes per goal: 107.5
Goals in qualifying: 0
Shots (on target): 5 (3)
Next opponent: Switzerland
With 10 goals in his last two matches (against Slovakia and Croatia), several Spain forwards have managed to get into the act. Torres has yet to play the full 90 minutes for La Rosa at Euro 2020 but is still in the mix after chipping in during two separate five-goal routs. This means that he is in the habit of being ruthlessly efficient in front of the target or against shell-shocked opponents in the right place at the right time. In fairness, the backheel flick against Slovakia was a pleasant bit of business.
Pablo Sarabia (Spain/Paris Saint-Germain)
Goals: 2
Assists: 2
Minutes played (appearances): 207 (4)
Minutes per goal: 103.5
Goals in qualifying: 1
Shots (on target): 8 (4)
Next opponent: Switzerland
As with Torres, Sarabia has scored against the comparatively porous defenses of Slovakia and Croatia, scoring goals during the rounds, although they have also recorded a pair of assists. Sterner tests of his ability to find the back of the net lie ahead, though a 1:2 goal-to-game ratio in a major tournament is nothing to be sniffed at.
ITALY LEAD 2-0! 🇮🇹
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 11, 2021
Ciro Immobile with his first goal of #EURO2020 💥 pic.twitter.com/osQAfxYBMr
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 255 (3)
Minutes per goal: 127.5
Goals in qualifying: 3
Shots (on target): 13 (3)
Next opponent: Belgium
While midfielders Matteo Pessina and Manuel Locatelli have both scored twice in three games for Italy at Euro 2020 so far, Immobile is Italy's first-choice centre-forward and therefore most likely to rise further up the goal charts. Despite being rested for the final group game against Wales, the 31-year-old has worked tirelessly to lead the line for the Azzurri, covering more ground (30.6 km) than four of his teammates. For all his hard work, Immobile was not able to extend his goal in the round of 16 against Austria (although he did the woodwork) but having scored 150 goals for Lazio in the last five years, it would be foolish to count that he is now race is out.
Kasper Dolberg💥#ForDanmark #EURO2020 #DEN pic.twitter.com/oc025EB1Wd
— DBU - En Del Af Noget Større (@DBUfodbold) June 28, 2021
Goals: 2
Assists: 0
Minutes played (appearances): 99 (2)
Minutes per goal: 49.5
Goals in qualifying: 2
Shots (on target): 4 (3)
Next opponent: Czech Republic
Limited to a substitute appearance in the tournament before his impressive two-goal performance against Wales in the Round of 16, Dolberg may have earned another starting berth in the quarter-finals. Who knows? If he can replicate his heroics against the Czech Republic, the 23-year-old - who has a better goals-per-minute ratio than Ronaldo - could probably position himself for an outside shot.
🤩🏆 Presenting the Top Scorer trophy for #EURO2020!
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 10, 2021
Designed by @Alipay and powered by @AntChain, the trophy uses blockchain technology and will ensure the #EUROtopscorer is permanently honoured.
The trophy that the top scorer of Euro 2020 will eventually get to outscore everyone else deserves a mention at the end of the tournament.
The award is similar to that given to Cristiano Ronaldo as the top scorer in the 2019 Nations League final. The trophy features a stylized statue of a barefoot footballer, whose body is in the shape of the Chinese character "支" (pronounced "zi"), which means "pay" and "support".
That's because the prize is sponsored by digital payments company Alipay, who have vowed to upload Euro 2020's top goal-scorers' performance data via blockchain to create a permanent, indestructible digital record of their tournament achievements.