As Euro 2024 reaches the end of the round of 16, the competition for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Cody Gakpo and Jamal Musiala emerging as direct contenders for the prestigious title.

Despite the absence of top strikers like Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane at the top of the scoring charts, Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) and Jamal Musiala (Germany) have maintained their positions as frontrunners for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot. Both players have netted three goals each, alongside Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia).

With Mikautadze and Schranz now eliminated from Euro 2024, the race narrows down to Gakpo and Musiala. Gakpo recently showcased his prowess with a standout performance against Romania, scoring one goal and providing one assist. As the 25-year-old forward prepares to face Turkey in the quarter-finals, expectations are high for him to further bolster his goal-scoring record.

Meanwhile, Musiala, who secured his third goal of Euro 2024 in Germany’s 2-0 victory over Denmark, faces a tough challenge ahead against Spain in the quarter-finals. Spain remains the only team yet to concede a goal in the tournament, posing a formidable obstacle for the young striker.

Adding intrigue to the Golden Boot race is England’s Harry Kane, who currently boasts two goals. With the potential to reclaim his lethal scoring form, the England captain remains a contender for the Euro 2024 Golden Boot.

Other notable players in the Golden Boot contention include Jude Bellingham, Niclas Füllkrug, Kai Havertz, Donyell Malen, Razvan Marin, Fabian Ruiz, and Merih Demiral.

As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate standout performances from stars like Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo in the remaining stages of Euro 2024.