- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have a chance to end 2017 as the top goal scorer ahead of El Clasico
- Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is tied with the two players with 53 goals for the year
- Edin Dzeko, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Ciro Immobile, Dries Mertens also included in the top ten list
With 2017 coming a close, three of the finest finishers in world football leading the race to end the year as the top goalscorer with 53 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski have all scored 53 goals for club and country this year, with the trio all seeing a stunning 2017.
The Bayern Munich striker has scored 53 goals so far this year. Photo: Uefa.com
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Edinson Cavani is next on the list with 52 goals while Harry Kane makes the top ten with 50 strikes.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is down in sixth with 43 goals, three goals ahead of Ciro Immobile while Falcao has managed 36 in 2017.
Dortmund might not have had the best year but Aubameyang is scoring for fun. Photo: The Sun UK
Edin Dzeko is on 35 while Dries Mertens, who is one behind the former Manchester City forward, makes up the top 10.
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TOP 10 SCORERS IN 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 53
Lionel Messi 53
Robert Lewandowski 53
Edinson Cavani 52
Harry Kane 50
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 43
Ciro Immobile 40
Falcao 36
Edin Dzeko 35
Dries Mertens 34
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 21 December 2017