Football competitions isn’t just about lifting the trophy, it’s also about making personal history. While clubs push for glory at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, individual players are eyeing one of the tournament’s most prestigious personal prizes: the Golden Boot.

Although big-name strikers like Erling Haaland and Ángel Di María have already exited the competition, the race to become the top scorer is still wide open. Di María leads the chart with four goals, but his elimination means others still in the hunt could surpass him.

Here are six players still active in the tournament who are strong contenders for the Golden Boot.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 3 Goals

No surprises here. Kane has the experience, the hunger, and the stage to shine. He scored once in the group stage, then added two more plus an assist in the round of 16 win over Flamengo. 

As a classic centre-forward, he’s always in the thick of the action. With Bayern looking strong and set to face PSG in the quarterfinals, Kane’s chances of winning the Golden Boot are higher than anyone else’s at this point.

Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) – 3 Goals

At just 20, Yildiz has quickly become Juventus’ most potent weapon in front of goal. With three goals and one assist already, his impact has been immense. Juventus are set to face Real Madrid in the round of 16, and if they go deep into the tournament, Yildiz could benefit from more matches than most others on this list. His sharp finishing and confidence make him a serious threat.

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – 3 Goals

Olise has quietly become one of the tournament’s standout performers. His mix of flair, vision, and composure in front of goal has earned him three goals and two assists so far. Playing behind the striker, he adds more than just goals to Bayern’s play, but if he continues his fine form, he could easily end up leading the scoring chart.

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) – 3 Goals

Leonardo has lit up the tournament with his fearless performances for Al Hilal, especially in their thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester City. The Brazilian has scored three goals in four games, and his side’s surprising run has given him a real shot at the Golden Boot. Al Hilal face Fluminense next, a match that could catapult Leonardo further up the scoring list.

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) – 3 Goals

Musiala made an explosive start to the tournament, grabbing a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s dominant 10-0 opening win over Auckland. However, he’s yet to score since then. The young German’s creativity and positioning keep him in the conversation, but he’ll need to rediscover that early form in Bayern’s quarterfinal clash with PSG to stay in contention.

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – 3 Goals

Neto has been Chelsea’s go-to man in attack, netting twice in the group stage and once in the round of 16 win over Benfica. His speed and sharp instincts have caused problems for every defence he’s faced. With Chelsea now heading into a crucial quarterfinal tie against Palmeiras, Neto still has games—and opportunities—to add to his tally.

Still Leading but Out: Ángel Di María (Benfica) – 4 Goals

Di María might be out of the tournament, but his four goals in four games currently top the scoring chart. He was brilliant for Benfica, but unless the remaining contenders stall, his run at the top is likely to be short-lived.