Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt in Munich, southern Germany, on February 21, 2026. | AFP
The race to be Europe’s most prolific goalscorer of the 2020s is tighter than ever, with just one goal separating the four leading names on the list.
While the previous decade was dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a new generation of elite forwards has taken control across Europe’s top five leagues.
From the relentless consistency of Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski to the explosive scoring power of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, the battle for goals has defined football throughout the decade so far.
According to a post obtained from Planet Football on Monday, here are the leading scorers in Europe’s top five leagues since the start of 2020.
