As the 2024/25 season progresses into its decisive phase, African players continue to make their mark across Europe’s five major leagues.
From Mohamed Salah’s dominance in the Premier League to emerging stars in Germany, France, and Italy, African forwards are proving to be among the most prolific goal scorers this season.
Mohamed Salah leads Premier League scoring charts
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career.
The Egyptian forward tops the Premier League’s scoring table with 25 goals in 27 appearances, making him a frontrunner for the Golden Boot.
His closest challengers, Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak, trail with 19 goals each.
Brentford’s Cameroonian star Bryan Mbeumo has also been in fine form, netting 15 goals so far.
He sits fifth in the league’s scoring rankings, just ahead of Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.
Meanwhile, Congolese duo Yoane Wissa (12 goals) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (11 goals) continue to make valuable contributions for Brentford and Crystal Palace, respectively.
Ligue 1: Nigeria’s Emegha impresses in France
In the French top flight, Emanuel Emegha has been a standout performer for RC Strasbourg.
The Nigerian-Togolese striker has reached double digits in the league, scoring 10 goals and placing himself among the league’s top marksmen.
Ivorian duo Evann Guessand (Nice) and Hamed Traorè (Auxerre) have also been key figures for their respective clubs, each contributing nine goals this season.
Bundesliga: Omar Marmoush among Germany’s best
Egypt’s Omar Marmoush has had a breakout season with Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring 15 goals before making a high-profile move to England.
He currently sits second in the Bundesliga scoring charts, trailing only Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (21 goals).
Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy has also been a force in Germany, registering 13 goals.
Cameroonian forward Hugo Ekitike, who took over Marmoush’s role at Frankfurt, has scored 12 goals, making him one of the league’s top emerging talents.
Serie A: Lookman maintains his impact
Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman continues to shine in Italy, scoring 12 goals so far this season.
The Nigerian international remains a key figure for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side as they push for a top-four finish.
He sits fourth in Serie A’s goal-scoring rankings, behind leaders Mateo Retegui (21 goals) and Moise Kean (15 goals).
La Liga: Inaki Williams struggles for goals
While African players have dominated the scoring charts in other leagues, La Liga has seen fewer standout performances from the continent’s stars.
Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams has managed just five goals this season, placing him 27th in the Spanish top-flight scoring list.
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski leads the league with 20 goals, followed by Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé with 17.
Top 10 African scorers in Europe’s top five leagues
| Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah (Egypt) | Liverpool | 25 |
| Omar Marmoush (Egypt) | Eintracht Frankfurt | 15 |
| Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) | Brentford | 15 |
| Serhou Guirassy (Guinea) | Borussia Dortmund | 13 |
| Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) | Atalanta Bergamo | 12 |
| Hugo Ekitike (Cameroon) | Eintracht Frankfurt | 12 |
| Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) | Brentford | 12 |
| Arnaud Kalimuendo (DR Congo) | Rennes | 11 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta (DR Congo) | Crystal Palace | 11 |
| Emanuel Emegha (Nigeria) | RC Strasbourg | 10 |
As the season heads towards its climax, African forwards remain central to their clubs’ attacking success.
With players like Salah, Lookman, and Marmoush in top form, the race for the European Golden Shoe continues to be one to watch.
