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.
![Robert Lewandowski is currently the title holder of the Pichichi Trophy award in La liga.](https://sportplus.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/53443760337_7846554e2a_c.jpg)
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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