Ayoub El Kaabi, the Moroccan forward for Olympiacos, is ranked as the 7th best scorer in the world for 2024 (January 1 to November 30, 2024). This is according to the updated list from the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), which ranks the top global scorers based on goals scored in league competitions, national cups, international club tournaments, and national team matches.

The Moroccan international, part of an elite group that includes Victor Gyökeres, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Robert Lewandowski, has achieved an impressive tally:

• 21 goals in the Greek league with Olympiacos,
• 0 goals in domestic cup competitions,
• 15 goals in European tournaments, and
• 4 goals with the Moroccan national team.

El Kaabi and his compatriot Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain) share the distinction of having scored the most goals (15 each) in international club tournaments from the IFFHS list of 54 players.

Leading the Rankings

Victor Gyökeres is at the top of the list, scoring 59 goals for Sporting Lisbon and Sweden in 2024. Remarkably, he scored 13 goals in November alone.

Trailing Gyökeres by 12 goals is Erling Haaland in second place, with a total of 47 goals. The podium is rounded out by a player with 46 goals, achieved with Bayern Munich and the England national team.

Historical Context

Only three players in the 21st century have scored more goals in a calendar year than Gyökeres: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Robert Lewandowski.

A Milestone Achievement

El Kaabi’s presence in the top 10 reflects his consistency and ability to perform at both the club and international levels. His achievements underscore Olympiacos’s strong presence in European football and Morocco’s growing influence on the international stage.