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This overview highlights the achievements of the leading players, showcasing their impact in their respective leagues.
In 2023, the football scene in Europe's top five leagues was marked by exceptional performances, especially in terms of goals and assists.
This overview highlights the achievements of the leading players, showcasing their impact in their respective leagues.
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05:16 - 27.12.2023
Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr forward becomes world's top scorer in 2023
Record-breaking achievement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who surpasses Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane after an unstoppable streak for Al Nassr in the Saudi Arabia Pro League.
Key figures like Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lautaro Martínez, and Mohamed Salah dominated the scoring charts. At the same time, the competition for assists featured a mix of established stars and emerging talents.
Their accomplishments reflect individual brilliance and underscore the competitive nature and high standards of European football.
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09:09 - 31.12.2023
Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2023 as highest scorer in the world
Cristiano Ronaldo ended the year on a high with his Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr.
Erling Haaland
Haaland, playing for Manchester City, led the charts with an impressive 44 goals. Despite an injury, he maintained his position as the top scorer in the Premier League with 14 goals.
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Harry Kane
After moving to Bayern Munich, Kane scored 43 goals, making him the second-highest scorer in the Bundesliga with 21 goals.
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Kylian Mbappé
The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored 42 goals, following Haaland and Kaneclosely.
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Lautaro Martínez
With 37 goals, Martínez was a key player for Inter Milan.
Mohamed Salah
The Liverpool star scored 30 goals, rounding out the top five.
Top Players for Goals and Assists Combined in 2023
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): 45 (38 goals + 7 assists)
Kylian Mbappe (PSG): 41 (34 goals + 7 assists)
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17:13 - 01.01.2024
Erling Haaland and his girlfriend Isabel Johansen unite with Anthony Joshua for New Year bash in Dubai
Haaland and Anthony Joshua linked up in Dubai for the New Year celebrations.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 39 (29 goals + 10 assists)
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 39 (23 goals + 16 assists)
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19:45 - 02.01.2024
FOOTBALL Mohamed Salah outlines AFCON ambitions as he links up with Egypt
Salah has revealed he is happy to be taking part in the tournament and wants to win it at the third time of asking, having missed out on the crown in 2017 and 2021.
Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan): 36 (29 goals + 7 assists).
Leading Assist Providers in 2023
The race for the most assists in 2023 was quite competitive. Players like Aissa Laidouni from Union Berlin and Pervis Estupinan from Brighton made notable contributions with three helps each.
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15:29 - 29.12.2023
Wounded Arsenal planning unbreakable defence by targeting Bayern Munich defender to partner Saliba
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are interested in bolstering their defensive options and have identified the man for the job.
Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller also contributed significantly with two assists. Other prominent players in the assist race included Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Tottenham's Maddison, and Monaco's Caio.
Historical Context
The achievement of these players is even more impressive when considering past seasons. For instance, in the 2022/23 season, the most assists title was shared by Lionel Messi (PSG), Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), and Antoine Griezmann (Atletico), all registering 16 assists.
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17:00 - 02.01.2024
FOOTBALL Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hilariously loses wedding ring during celebrations after charges beat Newcastle (VIDEO)
Klopp had been making his way around the ground, applauding the crowd and partaking in his trademark three fisted punch celebrations, when his wedding band appeared to slip off his finger
Thomas Müller and Kylian Mbappe shared the European Assists King award in the 2021/22 season, with 18 goals each.
This information provides a comprehensive view of the top performers in Europe's big five leagues for 2023, showcasing European football's incredible talent and competitiveness.
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