Youssef En-Nesyri’s scoring touch keeps him among world’s elite forwards

Youssef En-Nesyri is enjoying one of the brightest years of his career, with his sharp finishing placing him among the most reliable strikers in world football.

The Moroccan international has been in sensational form for Fenerbahce, his goals powering him into the top tier of the global scoring charts.

According to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) rankings released through August 31, En-Nesyri has struck 24 times in 2025. That tally earned him fourteenth place worldwide, putting him ahead of celebrated names such as Cristiano Ronaldo with 16 goals and Erling Haaland on 22.

At the very top, French star Kylian Mbappe continues his remarkable run with 35 goals for Real Madrid and France, keeping first place for the fourth month running. Danish forward Patrick Pedersen follows closely with 32 goals for Valur, while England captain Harry Kane climbs to third after netting 31 times for Bayern Munich.

Other big performers include Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, both maintaining steady scoring form in Europe’s toughest competitions.