Afimico Pululu has capped a standout season by securing the Golden Boot in the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League, finishing as the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals.
The 26-year-old striker, who recently committed his international future to the Democratic Republic of Congo, played a pivotal role in Jagiellonia Białystok’s surprise run to the quarter-finals of the competition.
Pululu’s scoring spree began in the early stages, where he netted five goals in the group phase before adding three more during the knockout rounds.
Among his memorable moments was an acrobatic overhead kick in the round of 16 against Belgium’s Cercle Bruges—an effort widely regarded as one of the goals of the tournament.
His sharp form in front of goal was instrumental in pushing the Polish side deep into European competition, enhancing both his reputation and his club’s continental profile.
Pululu’s exploits did not go unnoticed by his club, who celebrated his individual achievement on social media.
Real Betis forward Cédric Bakambu, who has been a key figure for the Spanish side, came close to matching Pululu’s tally.
The Congolese veteran notched seven goals in the campaign, though he was unable to add to his total during the final, where Betis fell short against Chelsea.
A group of players followed closely behind, each scoring six goals.
Chelsea’s young striker Marc Guiu—who lifted the trophy with his team—shared third place with Armandas Kučys of Celje, both showcasing their finishing prowess throughout the competition.
Further down the chart, ten players ended the tournament with five goals each, including Dion Beljo (SK Rapid), Johnny Kenny (Shamrock Rovers), Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina), Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea), Miloš Pantović (TSC), and Krzysztof Piątek (İstanbul Başakşehir).
Top UEFA Conference League scorers, 2024–25 season:
- 8 goals: Afimico Pululu (Jagiellonia)
- 7 goals: Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis)
- 6 goals: Marc Guiu (Chelsea), Armandas Kučys (Celje)
- 5 goals: Dion Beljo (SK Rapid), Johnny Kenny (Shamrock Rovers), Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina), Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea), Miloš Pantović (TSC), Krzysztof Piątek (İstanbul Başakşehir)
Pululu’s achievement stands as a landmark moment for both the player and Jagiellonia, highlighting the growing influence of Congolese talent on the European stage.
