As the UEFA Europa League heads into the semi-final stage, two players are leading the goal-scoring chart.
Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi and Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh both have 7 goals each. They are currently the joint top scorers in the competition this season.
The quarter-final second leg matches ended on Thursday night. Manchester United made it through after a thrilling 5-4 win over Lyon. Tottenham Hotspur also advanced by defeating Frankfurt. Athletic Club beat Rangers 2-0, and Bodø/Glimt won against Lazio in a penalty shootout.
Here are the top scorers so far in the Europa League this season:
7 goals:
- Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos)
- Kasper Høgh (Bodø/Glimt)
6 goals:
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
- Samu (Porto)
- Barnabás Varga (Ferencváros)
- Malick Fofana (Lyon)
- Václav Černý (Rangers)
- Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe)
5 goals:
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club)
- Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United)
The first leg of the Europa League semi-finals will be played on Thursday, May 1. Fans are excited to see which striker will finish as the tournament’s top scorer.