Who has more goals in 2025 between Mbappé, Haaland and Kane? The race for the Golden Boot
The Real Madrid star trails behind as Bayern’s striker sets the pace early in the season.
The race for the 2026 Golden Boot is already heating up, with Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane battling to be Europe’s top scorer. All three forwards have started the season in electrifying form, proving once again why they are considered among the very best in the world.
Mbappé, last year’s Golden Boot winner, faces a tougher challenge this time around. Despite his excellent numbers, he is not leading the charts at the moment. That honor belongs to Harry Kane, who has been ruthless in front of goal for Bayern Munich, while Haaland continues to score freely for Manchester City.
Mbappé: Strong but Chasing
The French forward has struck 9 goals in La Liga, scoring in all but one of Real Madrid’s opening eight matches. His consistency has put him at the top of Spain’s scoring charts, but at the continental level, he currently trails both Haaland and Kane. Disallowed goals and a few missed chances have prevented him from sitting at the summit.
Haaland: Relentless as Ever
Haaland has also netted 9 goals for Manchester City in the Premier League, doing so in just 7 matches—one fewer than Mbappé. The Norwegian has added an assist to his tally, matching Mbappé’s overall contribution but maintaining a slightly better goals-per-game ratio.
Kane: The Early Leader
So far, Kane has been the standout. The England captain has scored 11 goals in only 6 Bundesliga matches, while also providing 3 assists. His lethal finishing and all-round play have put him firmly ahead in the early Golden Boot race.
A Three-Way Battle Ahead
With all three strikers in top form, the fight for Europe’s most prestigious scoring title looks set to be a season-long spectacle. Each has the hunger to lead their clubs to glory while chasing individual honors. The question now is who can maintain their blistering rhythm longest—Mbappé, Haaland, or Kane—on the road to the 2026 Golden Boot.
