Which goal getter is proving to be most value for money in Spain so far.
La Liga is always good for a few goals, and the El Classico duo of Barcelona and Real Madrid are making sure that quota is kept high by running amok already this season. Though it’s usually too early in the season to tell who’s in form and who isn’t, with the talent these two have then there is always justification into taking a closer look at their stats. Below, are the four players with the best strike rate so far this season…
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4. Gareth Bale – Real Madrid
Minutes played: 523
Goals: 4
One goal per 130.75 minutes
The Welshman has dispelled any fears that his brilliant debut season in Spain would be a flash in the pan by picking up where he left off this time around. Already with four goals to his name, it says a lot that Bale can climb to fourth place in the table despite not being a striker and he will likely outscore a good percentage of La Liga’s front men over the coming months.
3. Lionel Messi
Minutes played: 561
Goals: 5
One goal per 112.2 mins
Messi helped himself to a brace against Granada at the weekend, but his activity in front of goal has been a little slow off the mark so far. However, Messi has been more productive in terms of laying on assists for his teammates instead. Both those numbers will grow, undoubtedly, but he perhaps has not been as prolific as he would have liked at this stage.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid
Minutes played: 464
Goals: 10
One goal per 46.4 minutes
Ronaldo would surely be topping this list had the person in the number one spot not featured so sparingly. Ronaldo has already bagged an impressive haul for the season, and will grow in influence as the weeks tick by. However, this could be his last season at the Bernabeu, as a return to Manchester United draws nearer.
1. Neymar – Barcelona
Minutes played: 272
Goals: 6
One goal per 45.3 minutes
Despite missing the majority of pre-season because of a back injury, the Brazilian has been able to kick off the campaign in fine goal scoring form. Scoring for fun since his first appearance in the second week of the season, his numbers look impressive when you consider how bad things looked in June.
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