Liam Duckstein
The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 has concluded, and Barcelona’s winger Raphinha has been crowned the top scorer! The Brazilian outshone all competitors, including Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, thanks to a higher assist count, securing the prestigious award.
Raphinha Claims the Title
Raphinha had a phenomenal season in the Champions League, scoring 13 goals and providing 9 assists for Barcelona (Spain). His contributions were pivotal for the team, which reached the semi-finals before falling to Inter Milan (7:6 on aggregate). Raphinha edged out Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund, who also scored 13 goals but managed only 4 assists.
Top 10 Scorers of the Season
- Raphinha (Barcelona) – 13 goals, 9 assists
- Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – 13 goals, 4 assists
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 11 goals, 2 assists
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 11 goals, 0 assists
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) – 9 goals, 0 assists
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) – 8 goals, 4 assists
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) – 8 goals, 3 assists
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 8 goals, 0 assists
- Jonathan David (Lille) – 7 goals, 2 assists
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 7 goals, 2 assists
Historical Context
Raphinha joins an elite list of Champions League top scorers. Previous winners include Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé (2023/24, 8 goals each), Erling Haaland (2022/23, 12 goals), Karim Benzema (2021/22, 15 goals), Erling Haaland (2020/21, 10 goals), and Robert Lewandowski (2019/20, 15 goals). Raphinha’s 13 goals this season mark one of the highest tallies in recent years.