The 10 players in Europe’s top leagues with the best minutes per goal ratio.
Some players just know where the net is, and will find it with far more frequency than usual. The players listed below have bagged the most minutes per goal ratio in any of Europe’s top divisions.
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10. Jackson Martinez – FC Porto
Goals: 11
Minutes: 112
The Colombian has continued his fine form into the current season as several Premier League sides continue to monitor his progress.
9. Memphis Depay – PSV Eindhoven
Goals: 10
Minutes: 105
The flying winger is progressing very well indeed and his goalscoring exploits are just one aspect of his game. A long time target for Manchester United, Louis Van Gaal will undoubtedly be monitoring him closely.
8. Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich
Goals: 10
Minutes: 105
Despite his advancing years, the Dutch winger still finds the net on a regular basis as Bayern reach the halfway point in another season of domestic dominance.
7. Diego Costa – Chelsea
Goals: 13
Minutes: 104
The Spanish international has started life in west London with a bang and carried on from where he left off with Atletico. Not bad for a guy that’s supposedly been injured from the moment he signed.
6. Alexander Meier – Frankfurt
Goals: 13
Minutes: 101
The Frankfurt striker is the biggest surprise on this list, but his excellent form so far this term has been undeniable.
5. Alexandre Lacazette – Lyon
Goals: 17
Minutes: 99
Lacazette is fast outgrowing Ligue 1, and as France’s top scorer it won’t be long before some hefty bids start coming Lyon’s way.
4. Lionel Messi – Barcelona
Goals: 15
Minutes: 96
Messi, despite being in excellent form, has not yet reached the standards he usually sets for himself in what is proving to be another dull season in La Liga.
3. Neymar – Barcelona
Goals: 11
Minutes: 83
The Brazilian has started to surpass the irrepressible Messi, and it is his goals that have kept the Catalans in with a chance of keeping up with Real Madrid.
2. Sergio Aguero – Manchester City
Goals: 14
Minutes: 75
Aguero’s prowess in front of goal this season has taken a knock thanks to his persistent injury concerns, though it is also what has improved his tally.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid
Goals: 25
Minutes: 50
Like a fine wine, Ronaldo is getting better with age, and it will be an absolute mystery if he doesn’t pick up another Balon d’Or.
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