In a recent post, UEFA named Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane as the two highest scorers in 2023 with 52 goals. Striker Erling Haaland ranked third with 50 goals.
Thus, European football’s governing body has not recognized the achievements of Ronaldo, who scored 54 goals in 2023. UEFA has not given an explanation for its choice. However, many people believe that UEFA did not count the 6 goals CR7 scored in the Arab Club Championship Cup, a tournament that has not yet been officially recognized worldwide.
The World Football Federation (FIFA) has a different view from UEFA. On January 1, FIFA recognized Ronaldo as “Top scorer” last year.
After an unsuccessful 2022, Ronaldo has regained his form with a series of consecutive brilliant performances. In all competitions in 2023, the 38-year-old superstar has scored 54 goals and 15 assists in 59 appearances.
“54 goals, that’s the number at the end of the year. Thank you teammates,” Ronaldo shared after playing his last match on December 31, 2023. Currently, Ronaldo is on New Year’s vacation with his family. CR7 is expected to return to join the team later this month to prepare for the friendly tournament held in China. Here, Ronaldo and his teammates at Al Nassr will have the opportunity to face Messi’s Inter Miami.