Ronaldo is the reigning top scorer of the Euro 2021 tournament with 5 goals, even though Portugal failed to advance beyond the round of 16. While he hasn't scored in his opening match of Euro 2024, Ronaldo has already taken 5 shots, 3 of which were on target. At nearly 40 years old, Ronaldo still shows an intense desire to win and inspires his teammates. However, limitations in physical fitness, acceleration, long-range shooting, and aerial duels prevent him from scoring.
Ronaldo will find it difficult to defend his "Top Scorer" title at Euro 2024. Photo: REUTERS
Harry Kane won the FIFA World Cup 2018 Golden Boot. The striker just had a breakout season with Bayern Munich, scoring 44 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. For England, Kane has scored 63 goals in 91 appearances across all competitions, making him the club's all-time leading scorer. In the last three major tournaments – the 2018 World Cup, Euro 2020, and the 2022 World Cup – the 1993-born striker has scored a combined 12 goals.
In their opening group stage match at this year's Euro, the former Tottenham striker disappointed despite England's 1-0 victory over Serbia. Playing the full 90 minutes, Kane was rather lackluster in his role as a central striker. At 31, Harry Kane no longer possesses the agility and sharpness needed to score goals. With many young talents emerging at Euro 2024, Kane is unlikely to maintain his goal-scoring performance and compete for the Golden Boot.
Unlike his two senior teammates, Mbappe delivered an impressive performance in France's victory over Austria. The 25-year-old superstar continued to lead the attack for "Les Bleus" thanks to his skillful individual technique, dribbling ability, and deadly finishing. Unlike the previous Euro tournament, Mbappe no longer focuses solely on individual play, gradually learning to cooperate with his teammates to increase France's attacking effectiveness.
Although France's victory in the first group stage match of Euro 2024 was not entirely convincing, Mbappe's energy and ability to create decisive moments earned him the highest rating of the match. Mbappe played a major role in France's goal against Austria; he skillfully dribbled past the opposing defender on the right wing before delivering a dangerous cross into the penalty area, forcing center-back Maximilian Wober to head the ball into his own net.
Ultimately, Lukaku was the most disappointing striker in the first round of matches. While Portugal, England, and France all won, Lukaku's lack of finishing ability and missed opportunities in attack were the reasons for Belgium's defeat against Slovakia. This poor performance could cost Lukaku his starting place in the second round of group stage matches.
Previously, despite his nickname "wooden foot," Lukaku was still a crucial pillar of the Belgian national team, having contributed 14 goals in 8 matches and leading the scoring charts in this year's Euro qualifiers.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/euro-2024-ung-vien-vua-pha-luoi-bi-tit-ngoi-196240619212612651.htm
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