Just now, the data agency IFPHS compiled a list of scorers from the 20s of the 21st century, because this list only counts goals between 2021 and 30. Therefore, this is a very new scorer list, and it is also a new time period for more football institutions and ** to rank scorer lists in the future.
In first place is Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 159 goals in 21 years. In the same time period, this is the best stat in football. As a strong contender for the first player of the new generation, Mbappe has begun to show his dominance in various new rankings. We look forward to the Frenchman's performances in the future. In second place is Erling Haaland, with the City star scoring a total of 145 goals in that period. Needless to say, Haaland's situation is one of the best goalscoring machines in football in recent years. At the same time, he is also known as the peerless duo of the new generation along with Mbappe, and his appearance in the second place on this list is definitely deserved.
In third place is Robert Lewandowski, with the Barcelona striker scoring 139 goals in that period. In fact, exactly half of this time period is at the tail end of Lewandowski's prime, so his goal statistics are quite good. If it weren't for the decline in his form in the last season, Lewandowski would even have the ability to compete for the first place in this list. I have to say that this is a great pity. In fourth place is Harry Kane, with the England striker netting a total of 131 goals in that period. Needless to say, Kane, one of the strongest centre-forwards on the surface. He's a consistent goalscoring efficiency everywhere and has no problem finishing in the top five.
In fifth place is Karim Benzema, with the former Real Madrid star scoring a total of 118 goals in that period. This time period coincides with the peak of Benzema's 22 years, when he truly became Real Madrid's number one superstar. He has performed well in the Champions League and the league. The only pity is that Benzema didn't play many international games in this time frame, so he scored a little less than the other strikers.
In sixth place is the grape star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 117 goals in that period. Normally, it is difficult for Ronaldo to break into the top 10 of the list in this time period. After all, he is getting older, and his form and goal efficiency have declined. However, fortunately, after joining the Saudi league, Ronaldo has regained some form, and his goal statistics have also improved. It was still a surprise to the fans to appear here. In seventh place is Begson, a Brazilian who is no stranger to many, but he is no ordinary fan, as evidenced by his 108 goals.
In eighth place is Argentina's Lionel Messi, who scored 106 goals in this period. In fact, it's not easy. At the end of his career, Messi gradually transformed from a striker to a playmaker in midfield. It's not easy to have this kind of goal statistic, but it also reflects the changes in Messi's positioning at various stages of his career, as well as his consistently excellent form, and there is no problem in ranking in the top eight. In ninth place is Ireland's Cullen, who has scored 105 goals in that period, which is also a very good statistic. In 10th place is Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah, with the Liverpool star scoring 104 goals in that timeframe.
Objectively speaking, Salah's ability to possess this statistic as a winger is indeed outstanding. Originally, many fans questioned that Salah was not high in the Red Arrows three, and some even ridiculed him for being a flash in the pan. But over the past few seasons, Salah has been in excellent form consistently, which has responded to the skepticism. He deserves to be in the top 10. What do you think of this new list of shooters from the 21st century?