Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the highest number of match-winning goals in the 2021-2022 season across the top five leagues across Europe.
The 37-year-old Portuguese football icon has shown a series of brilliance since he returned to Manchester United in August 2021. Recall that the Portugal international first played for Manchester United between 2003 and 2009 before he left the Premier League club for Real Madrid.
After spending nine years in Madrid, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner joined Juventus where he spent three seasons before he returned to Manchester United.
Players with the highest number of match-winning goals in the 2021-2022 season:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 9 match-winning goals for Manchester United in the 2021-2022 season. So far this season, the 37-year-old Portuguese football icon has scored 18 goals and provided 3 assists in the 32 games.
Ronaldo whose transfer value is currently €35 million has until June 30, 2023, before his contract with Manchester United expires.
HAT-TRICK HERO 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 ⚽️⚽️⚽️#MUFC | @Cristiano pic.twitter.com/x0QachBUCd
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 13, 2022
- Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema is the second player with the highest number of match-winning goals after Cristiano Ronaldo this season. The 34-year-old French striker has scored 8 match-winning goals for Real Madrid.
Benzema who scored a hat-trick earlier in March to knock out PSG from the UEFA Champions League round of 16, has scored a total number of 32 goals and provided 13 assists in 34 games in all competitions. The French striker has until June 30, 2023, before his contract with Real Madrid expires.
- Erling Haaland
Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland has scored seven match-winning goals so far this season. The 21-year-Norwegian striker has scored a total number of 23 goals and provided 6 assists in 21 games.
Haaland whose contract with Borussia Dortmund will expire on June 30, 2024, has a transfer market value worth €150 million.
- Mohamed Salah
Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has scored seven match-winning goals so far this season. The 29-year-old Egyptian forward has scored a total number of 28 goals and provided 10 assists in 35 games in all competitions.
Salah’s contract with Liverpool will expire on June 30, 2023. The transfer market value of the Egyptian is €100 million.
- Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski has scored six match-winning goals in the 2021-2022 season. The 33-year-old Polish striker has scored 43 goals and provided four assists in 36 games.
Lewandowski has until June 30, 2023, before his contract with Bayern Munich expires. His current transfer market value is €50 million.
- Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Jr. has scored 5 match-winning goals so far this season. The 21-year-old Brazilian winger has scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists in 38 games.
Vinicius has until June 30, 2024, before his contract with Real Madrid expires. His current transfer market value is €100 million.
- Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has scored three match-winning goals so far this season. The 28-year-old English striker has scored 21 goals and provided four assists in 39 games in all competitions.
Kane has until June 30, 2024, before his contract with Tottenham Hotspur. His transfer market value is €100 million.
- Lionel Messi
Paris Saint Germain forward, Lionel Messi has scored just one match-winning goal so far this season. The 34-year-old Argentine football icon has scored 7 goals and provided 11 assists in 26 games in all competitions.
Messi has until June 30, 2023, before his contract with PSG expires. His current market transfer value is €60 million.
All 4 of Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-tricks against Atletico Madrid.pic.twitter.com/RHEX22iHy9
— Mu. (@FutbolMuu) March 14, 2022
