Ranking 10 best strikers in La Liga 2024: A season for new signings, can Mbappe outshine Raphinha?

The 2024/25 campaign was nothing short of a historic goal-fest, particularly for a Barcelona side that shattered modern records by netting an incredible 102 goals in 38 matches. While such firepower propelled the Catalan giants to their 28th La Liga title, the individual race for supremacy took a surprising turn. According to the comprehensive analysis by Livescorecz, fans might have expected a total Blaugrana dominance at the top of the list for the best strikers in La Liga 2024. 

However, the ultimate winner hails from the capital, and Barcelona remarkably only claims 2 spots in the top 10. The remaining positions are a fierce battlefield of clinical finishers from across the peninsula. This season served as a definitive testament to the "value for money" provided by marquee new signings, whose immediate impact reshaped the Spanish football hierarchy.

10 best strikers in La Liga 2024

10. Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla)

Stepping into a struggling Sevilla side, Dodi Lukebakio became their beacon of hope. Moving from Hertha Berlin, the Belgian forward spearheaded an attack that lacked its former glory. In the 2024/25 La Liga season, he appeared in 38 matches, scoring 11 goals to rank 10th among all strikers. His 14% conversion rate was higher than many veteran La Liga forwards, and his aggression in duels, winning 52% of his 1v1 encounters, set him apart. 

Across all competitions, he netted 15 goals. Having joined La Liga in 2023, he has now scored 16 goals in 55 appearances. 

9. Kike Garcia (Alaves)

Kike Garcia represents the "old-school" soul of Spanish football. At 35, he enjoyed a stunning renaissance under Chacho Coudet. Playing 35 league games for Alaves, he scored 12 goals, helping the Basque club secure survival with 42 points. This was his most prolific season since 2021. 

Despite his age, his aerial duel success rate of 61% was the highest among the top 10 strikers. He has been a La Liga fixture since 2016, representing Eibar, Osasuna, and Alaves, amassing over 250 appearances and 60 goals. 

8. Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)

The crown jewel of Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Bilbao, Oihan Sancet, elevated his game to elite status. In 29 La Liga appearances, the young Spaniard scored 15 goals, ranking 8th. His contributions helped Bilbao secure a top-six finish with 63 points. Sancet’s efficiency was remarkable, with a 68% shot accuracy, surpassing even Robert Lewandowski. Since his debut in 2019, he has played exclusively for Athletic, totaling 160 games and 42 goals. He previously helped the club win the Supercopa de España. 

7. Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

Arriving from Manchester City for £81 million, "The Spider" brought a winning pedigree to Atletico. In his debut 2024/25 season, Alvarez featured in 37 matches and scored 17 goals, ranking 7th. His 90th-minute winners became his trademark, showing a mental fortitude that Simeone cherishes. Atleti finished 3rd with 78 points. Alvarez’s conversion rate of 21% was among the league's best. On all fronts, he scored 23 goals. Before Spain, he won the Treble with City and the World Cup with Argentina.

6. Raphinha (Barcelona)

Raphinha’s 2024/25 season was a story of redemption. Playing 36 matches, he scored 18 goals, finishing 6th in the scoring charts. His 18 goals represent a career-high in Spain since arriving from Leeds in 2022. Raphinha also recorded 10 assists, proving his versatility. 

Across all competitions, he found the net 33 times. Having won La Liga twice now, he remains at Camp Nou for the 2025/26 season, having famously rejected Saudi offers to stay in Catalonia.

5. Ayoze Perez (Villarreal)

After years in England, Ayoze Perez returned to Spain to become the heartbeat of Villarreal. In 30 league games, he scored 19 goals (5th rank), leading the "Yellow Submarine" to a 5th-place finish with 65 points. His efficiency was surgical, averaging a goal every 145 minutes. This was his best scoring season since his Tenerife days in 2014. Since returning to Spain with Betis and now Villarreal, he has regained his status as a national team player. 

4. Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)

The Norwegian "Viking" proved his 2023/24 success wasn't a fluke. Moving to Atletico Madrid, Sørloth scored 20 goals in 35 appearances, finishing 4th in the Pichichi race. His presence helped Atleti secure Champions League football. With a 0.57 goals-per-game average, he was more efficient than many of his peers. Having previously played for Real Sociedad and Villarreal, he has reached 50 La Liga goals in just 3 seasons. 

3. Ante Budimir (Osasuna)

Ante Budimir is the definition of clinical. For Osasuna, he played 38 matches and scored 21 goals, ranking 3rd. Osasuna finished 9th with 52 points, largely due to Budimir's 30 goals over the last 2 seasons. His shot conversion rate of 24% was statistically superior to almost everyone except the top two. A veteran of the Croatian national team, Budimir has been in Spain since 2019 (Mallorca, Osasuna). 

2. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

The legendary Pole was the engine of Barcelona's title-winning machine. In 34 appearances, Lewandowski scored 27 goals, finishing 2nd. While he led the race early on, he was narrowly overtaken at the end. Despite this, he helped Barca secure the La Liga trophy with 92 points. This was his third season in Spain, having won the Pichichi in 2022/23. In total, he has over 70 La Liga goals. His career is decorated with Champions League titles and Bundesliga records.

1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)

In a sensational debut season, the Frenchman played 34 matches and scored 31 goals to win both the Pichichi and the European Golden Boot. His 43 goals in all competitions led Real Madrid to a 2nd-place finish (89 points). Mbappé averaged 4.5 shots per game, the highest in the league, and his 10 goals in his final 10 games showed his terrifying form. This was his first season in Spain after a record-breaking career at PSG. He has already added a UEFA Super Cup to his cabinet.

Summary of the best strikers in La Liga 2024/25:

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) - 31 goals

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) - 27 goals

Ante Budimir (Osasuna) - 21 goals

Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) - 20 goals

Ayoze Perez (Villarreal) - 19 goals

Raphinha (Barcelona) - 18 goals

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) - 17 goals

Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao) - 15 goals

Kike Garcia (Alaves) - 12 goals

Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla) - 11 goals

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