The pursuit of global club football glory is intensifying at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, currently underway in the United States.
As the tournament advances into the knockout phase, the spotlight isn’t just on the teams chasing the title, but also on the sharpshooters making their mark. Following the conclusion of the Round of 16, the Golden Boot race is wide open, with ten players tied at the top—each netting four goals and playing vital roles in their teams’ progress.
Leading the scoring chart is Benfica’s Ángel Di María, who has been in fine form with four goals in as many games. Close behind are Al Hilal’s Marcos Leonardo, Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, and Real Madrid’s Gonzalo García—all boasting four goals in just three appearances, underlining their attacking prowess.
Their clinical displays have been instrumental in securing quarterfinal spots for their clubs.
However, not all stars are still in the spotlight. Inter Miami, captained by football icon Lionel Messi, saw their journey end at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16. With the early exit, Messi’s bid to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time Club World Cup goal record (seven) has also come to a halt.
European powerhouses like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea remain in strong contention for the title. Bayern’s Harry Kane and Michael Olise, along with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, and Juventus’ rising star Kenan Yildiz, are all among the tournament’s top scorers—demonstrating the depth of attacking talent across Europe’s elite clubs.
With the quarterfinals looming, the race for the Golden Boot is shaping up to be just as thrilling as the battle for the trophy. Whoever claims the top scorer honor will not only earn personal acclaim but also help etch their club’s name in football history by securing FIFA’s prestigious champions badge for the next four years.
Top Scorers After Round of 16
- Ángel Di María – Benfica – 4 goals (4 matches)
- Marcos Leonardo – Al Hilal – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Germán Berterame – Monterrey – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Gonzalo García – Real Madrid – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Michael Olise – Bayern Munich – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Erling Haaland – Manchester City – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Kenan Yildiz – Juventus – 4 goals (3 matches)
- Phil Foden – Manchester City – 4 goals (3 matches)
