Cristiano Ronaldo, Top Goalscorer of 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the top scorer of 2023. According to the Spanish sports media outlet *Marca*, the Portuguese footballer scored 53 goals in 58 matches.

Ronaldo achieved this record after Al-Nassr's 5-2 victory over Al Ittihad in a Saudi Arabian League match on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. In this match, he scored a brace from the penalty spot in the 19th and 68th minutes.

This double not only secured Al Nassr's 5-2 win but also surpassed the records of Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, who both scored 52 goals this year.

Both world football stars are confirmed to have no more matches this year, solidifying Cristiano Ronaldo's position at the top.

Meanwhile, Manchester City's star striker, Erling Haaland, follows in fourth place with 50 goals throughout 2023.

However, Haaland still has a chance to catch up to Cristiano Ronaldo as he has two remaining appearances in the English Premier League this year. Manchester City is scheduled to play against Everton on December 28, 2023, and Sheffield United on December 30, 2023.

Here is a complete list of the top 10 goalscorers of 2023, as reported by *Marca*:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr): 53 goals
2. Kylian Mbappé (PSG): 52 goals
3. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): 52 goals
4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 50 goals
5. Garbhan Coughlan (Cashmere Technical): 41 goals
6. Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC): 40 goals
7. German Cano (Fluminense): 40 goals
8. Romelu Lukaku (Roma): 40 goals
9. Barnabas Varga (Ferencvaros): 39 goals
10. Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord): 39 goals

(See also: List of All-Time Top Scorers in the Champions League: Ronaldo at the Top, Messi Second)