The 2024 UEFA European Championship is currently taking place in Munich, and the excitement is at an all-time high with a total of 16 goals scored in just the first four matches. Fans are eagerly following the action, not only to support their teams but also to keep an eye on the race for the Golden Boot award, given to the player who scores the most goals in the tournament.
In the previous Euro 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo clinched the Golden Boot with five goals, edging out Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick, who also scored five goals but fell short on assists and playing time. This year, the competition is fierce, with several players already making their mark on the scoreboard.
Leading the pack is Jamal Musiala from Germany, who has already netted two goals in the tournament. He is closely followed by a host of players with one goal each, including Kai Havertz (Germany), Fabian Ruiz (Spain), Michel Aebischer, Denis Dr?gu? (Romania), Jude Bellingham (England), Alvaro Morata (Spain), Florian Wirtz (Germany), Nicolo Barella (Italy), Emre Can (Germany), Niclas Fullkrug (Germany), Breel Embolo (Switzerland), Kwadwo Duah (Switzerland), Barnabas Varga (Hungary), Dani Carvajal (Spain), Alessandro Bastoni (Italy), Nedim Bajrami (Albania), Adam Buksa (Poland), Wout Weghorst (Netherlands), Erik Janza (Slovenia), Nicolae Stanciu (Romania), R?zvan Marin (Romania), and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia).
While these players are off to a strong start, the odds for the Golden Boot winner are also being closely monitored. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, French sensation Kylian Mbappé is currently the favorite to win the award, with odds set at +600. He is followed by Harry Kane at +700, Cristiano Ronaldo at +800, and a host of other talented players such as Jude Bellingham, Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz, Alvaro Morata, Niclas Fulkrug, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, and more.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and incredible performances from these top goal scorers. The race for the Golden Boot is heating up, and all eyes will be on the players vying for this prestigious award. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting moments from the Euro 2024 championship.
