Cristiano Ronaldo is very close to ending 2023 as the world’s top scorer. This is because the Portuguese star reached 53 goals this year (in 58 games), with two goals scored this Tuesday (26), in the 5-2 victory over Al-Ittihad.
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The Al-Nassr striker still has another game to be played, on Saturday, against Al-Taawon, also in the Saudi Pro League.
With that, Cristiano overtook Bayern Munich’s center forward Harry Kane and Paris Saint-Germain’s striker Mbappé on Tuesday. Both had 52 goals in 2023, but will no longer be on the field this year.
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However, it is still not possible to say that the Portuguese will end 2023 as the top scorer in the world because Haaland, from Manchester City, can still play this Wednesday (27), against Everton, and then on Saturday (30) against Sheffield, both commitments for the Premier League.
Top scorers in world football in 2023:
1- Cristiano Ronaldo – 53 goals
2- Harry Kane – 52 goals
3- Mbappé – 52 goals
4- Haaland – 50 goals
