Poland and Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski have finished at the top with 69 goals in 59 appearances including a record 43 in the Bundesliga for Bayern München. That is the joint-second best return in the past decade alongside Cristiano Ronaldo (69 in 2013), but still well behind Lionel Messi's mind-blowing 91 in 2012. Today we will be looking at the top scorers in football in 2021 for club and country.

So let us have a look at the Top scorers in football in 2021 are:

#1. 69 Goals in 59 Matches - Robert Lewandowski (Bayern & Poland)

Robert Lewandowski - Top scorers in football - Sportz Point — Robert Lewandowski. Photo- CNN

A year to remember for the Bayern striker. For the last 2 years, Lewandowski has been in top form and was already a Ballon d'Or contender in 2020, but unfortunately, he missed out on a deserving award due to the Covid19 situation. However, this year He also missed out on the Ballon d'Or to Lionel Messi, who clinched his 7th award. Moreover, Robert Lewandowski broke the record of the most goals scored in the Bundesliga at the end of the season, breaking the previous record of 42 held by Gerd Muller.

#2. 51 Goals in 67 - Matches Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain & France)

Kylian Mbappe - Top scorers in football - Sportz Point — Kylian Mbappe. Photo- Ligue1

The French starlet Kylian Mbappe has been the talk of the town since his Monaco days. His arrival at PSG unleashed his scoring potential as he amassed 51 goals in 67 matches. Which is his personal best and the 2nd most this year.

#3. 49 Goals in 51- Matches Erling Haaland (Dortmund & Norway)

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The Norwegian striker has been a phenomenal attacking player who doesn't miss any goal-scoring chances. Currently playing for Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has amassed a goal tally of 49 goals in 51 matches. However, Erling Haaland is already under the radar of big teams with Real Madrid being his most expected destination.

#4. 47 Goals in 63 Matches - Karim Benzema (Real Madrid & France)

Karim Benzema - Top scorers in football - Sportz Point — Karim Benzema. Photo- Marca

A prolific striker for Real Madrid, who has maintained a constant record of scoring a lot of goals. The French striker, Karim Benzema has been one such player for Real Madrid who has never put out a bad performance in the club. Leading from the front Benzema has bagged 47 Goals in 63 Matches, which is a praiseworthy record for his age.

#5. 47 Goals in 65 Matches - Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus/Manchester United & Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo - Top scorers in football - Sportz Point — Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo- The Indian Express

One man who never stays out of the list of records. Cristiano Ronaldo is one such player who is known for making and breaking records, just like his rival Lionel Messi. The Portuguese superstar is already the only active player to have more than 100+ international goals and also the only player to achieve 800+ goals in all careers. A player like no other, his return to Manchester United has been quite successful as he maintained his scoring record just like he used to. This year Cristiano Ronaldo has 47 Goals in 65 Matches which is quite impressive and entered the list of top scorers in football in 2021.

#6. 43 Goals in 60 Matches Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Paris Saint-Germain & Argentina)

Lionel Messi - Sportz Point — Lionel Messi. Photo- Sky Sports

Former Barcelona player Lionel Messi went to PSG in a surprise transfer. But his goal-scoring ratio for PSG has somewhat reduced a bit, but still, his Barca days have provided him with enough goals that he has entered the list of top scorers in football of 2021 with 43 Goals in 60 Matches.

#7. 41 Goals in 56 Matches Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina & Serbia)

Dusan Vlahovic - Sportz Point — Dusan Vlahovic. Photo- Daily Express

The Serbian striker is another rising talent that has grabbed the attention of a lot of football fans. Dusan Valhovic's goal-scoring abilities are being praised and are considered as the next competitor of Haaland and Mbappe. He has managed to score 41 Goals in 56 Matches.

#8. 39 Goals in 51 Matches Arthur Cabral (Basel)

Arthur Cabral - Sportz Point — Arthur Cabral. Photo- Football Express

The Brazilian striker is having his best season representing FC Basel. His goal-scoring abilities are being praised by various football fans and pundits and he is one of the young rising superstars in the World of football. Arthur Cabral has scored 39 Goals in 51 Matches in 2021.

#9. 39 in 58 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)

Mohamed Salah - Sportz Point — Mohamed Salah. Photo- The Guardian

Liverpool and Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah is on another level when it comes to scoring goals. He is one of those players in the premier league who have taken the league by storm. A two-time golden boot winner and a record holder of most goals in the premier league Mohamed Salah has amassed a goal tally of 39 Goals in 58 Matches.

#10. 39 in 60 Memphis Depay (Lyon/Barcelona & Netherlands)

Memphis Depay - Sportz Point — Memphis Depay. Photo- Bein

The Dutch striker has always been in form when it comes to scoring goals. His Lyon days are an easy example of his goal-scoring abilities. Given his performances, Barcelona signed him up in 2021 and since then he has been maintaining a good goal-scoring record for the Catalans. Depay has scored 39 Goals in 60 Matches in 2021.

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Top scorers in football in 2021 for club and country