Serhou Guirassy: The sole African in Champions League top scorers’ chart

Serhou Guirassy continues to shine in the UEFA Champions League, standing out as the only African player among the top 10 scorers after Matchday 5.

The Guinean striker netted his fourth goal of the tournament during Borussia Dortmund’s commanding 3-0 win over Dynamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

With four goals in five matches, Guirassy currently ranks eighth in the competition’s scoring chart, reinforcing his importance to Dortmund’s impressive campaign.

Lewandowski Leads the Race

The scoring leaderboard is topped by Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, who has accumulated seven goals in just five games. The Polish forward’s two-goal performance against Brest further solidified his position as the competition’s leading scorer.

Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen, Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, Raphinha of Barcelona, and Erling Haaland of Manchester City all follow closely, each with five goals to their names.

Guirassy’s Rising Profile

Guirassy’s form has been instrumental in Borussia Dortmund’s success, helping them secure crucial victories in the group stage.

His ability to deliver in high-stakes matches is a testament to his quality and determination, making him a standout African talent in European football this season.

Despite fierce competition from world-class forwards, Guirassy’s consistent performances have placed him among elite scorers like Jonathan David of Lille, Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid, and Viktor Gyökeres of Sporting Lisbon, all tied with four goals.

African Representation

While Guirassy holds his place in the top 10, Senegalese forward Abdallah Sima remains within the top 15 scorers.

Despite being unable to add to his tally during Brest’s 3-0 loss to Barcelona, Sima remains one of Africa’s notable representatives in the tournament, with three goals.

Champions League Top Scorers After Matchday 5

1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 7 goals
2. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) – 5 goals
3. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 5 goals
4. Raphinha (Barcelona) – 5 goals
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 5 goals
6. Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting Lisbon) – 5 goals
7. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund) – 4 goals
8. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – 4 goals
9. Jonathan David (Lille) – 4 goals
10. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) – 4 goals

Guirassy’s performances have elevated his status not only in the Champions League but also among African football fans, who will be eager to see how far he can push his tally as the competition progresses.