World Cup Top Scorer: Candidates For The Most Fertile Player In Qatar 2022

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JAKARTA - From November 21 to December 18 2022, a total of 32 countries will be looking for a new world champion at the Qatar World Cup. However, to achieve that success, each team relies heavily on attackers who are able to score goals to bring them to victory.

At a World Cup, the top scorers in this tournament often come from big names. However, it is not uncommon for players to surprise.

Some of the big names who have been the top scorers at the World Cup are Garrincha, Mario Kempes (Argentina), Gerd Müller (West Germany), Gary Lineker (England), Ronaldo Luis Nazaria de Lima (Brazil), Miroslav Klose (Germany) and Paolo Rossi (Italy).

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Meanwhile, Just Fontaine is the top scorer in the World Cup (1958) with 13 goals. As for the next edition, in 1962, the tournament's top scorer only scored four goals. However, six players were able to reach this number.

World Cup top scorer of all time

Miroslav Klose is the all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup. In total, the German striker scored no less than sixteen goals for the Der Panzer team.

The following are the ten FIFA World Cup all-time top scorers:

1. Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 16 goals2. Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima (Brazil) - 15 goals3. Gerd Muller (West Germany) - 14 goals Just Fontaine (France) - 13 goals5. Pele (Brazil) - 12 goals6. Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) - 11 goals7. Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) - 11 goals8. Helmut Rahn (West Germany) - 10 goals9. Gary Lineker (England) - 1210. Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) - 12 goals

2022 World Cup top scorer candidate

Based on the predictions of observers and the betting market, the winner of the World Cup Golden Boot in Qatar is still from the striker position. These are the main candidates:

Harry Kane – England

Since qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, Harry Kane's name has emerged at the top of the list of candidates for the Golden Boot. His consistency with England is unquestionable, making him a mainstay in England's quest for success in this year's tournament.

Kane surpasses Gary Lineker in the list of England's top scorers. Scoring his 49th international goal in a friendly against Switzerland in March 2022, the 28-year-old Tottenham striker equaled Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton. Kane, scored 50 goals in 72 games as the Three Liones held Germany to a UEFA Nations League draw (June 7) and is just three goals behind iconic striker Wayne Rooney, who remains England's all-time leading goalscorer.

Kylian Mbappe & Karim Benzema – France

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the French national team is counting on these two phenomenal goalscoring talents. Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema are right behind England striker Harry Kane, as potential Golden Boot winners.

Benzema has enjoyed a superb season at Real Madrid, scoring 44 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, Mbappe has scored 36 goals in 45 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain. This dynamic will no doubt give France a big boost.

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Neymar - Brazil

Considering the fact that Brazil are considered the favorites to win the 2022 World Cup, it goes without saying, Neymar's form and performances will be crucial to their ambitions. After scoring 71 goals in 117 international appearances, the 30-year-old is second only to Pele, who contributed 77 official goals for his country.

However, fitness and form will be a concern during the 2021-22 season, as Neymar made just 27 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions and contributed 12 goals. While the figure is the lowest since joining the French club, no one can underestimate what Neymar is capable of producing in a tournament like the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal

The Portuguese superstar is the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football. He now has 117 goals in 189 appearances for the Portugal national team and continues to aim for more records even though he is 37 years old.

Despite what has been a particularly frustrating 2021-22 season at Manchester United, Ronaldo's goalscoring form has never been in doubt, still racking up 24 goals in 38 appearances. This could be Ronaldo's final World Cup, which means his drive and determination to win the Golden Boot could be bigger than ever.