Looking at the top scorers in La Liga:
The Pichichi Trophy is a prestigious award given annually to the top goalscorer in the Spanish League. Here’s a breakdown of the trophy:
- Origin: Named after Athletic Bilbao striker Rafael “Pichichi” Moreno, the trophy has been awarded since the 1952-53 season.
- Awarded by: The sports newspaper Marca presents the trophy.
- Criteria: It goes to the player with the most goals throughout the entire La Liga season.
The Spanish La Liga’s race for the Pichichi trophy, awarded to the league’s top scorer, is very tight this season! Here’s a breakdown of the current top scorers as of March 20, 2024:
Close Race: Unlike last season where Robert Lewandowski dominated with 23 goals, this year is much more competitive. There are currently 14 players in double digits for goals scored!
Top contenders:
- Jude Bellingham who, despite missing a few matches, leads the league in scoring with 16 goals.
- Borja Mayoral and Ante Budimir lead the pack with 15 goals each.
- Girona’s Artem Dovbyk and Álvaro Morata are close behind with 14 goals apiece.
- A trio of players sit at 13 goals, veteran Robert Lewandowski, Alexander Sørloth, and Antoine Griezmann.
Some additional interesting points:
- Most Wins: Lionel Messi holds the record for most Pichichi trophies with a whopping eight wins!
- Current Holder: Robert Lewandowski is the reigning Pichichi Trophy holder, having secured his first win in the 2023-24 season.
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