The 2024-25 Bundesliga season is heating up with an exciting race for the Torjägerkanone, the prestigious award for the league’s top goal scorer.
Robert Lewandowski and Gerd Muller have won this prize a total of seven times. Since Lewandowski’s departure, Niclas Fullkurg and Christopher Nkunku scored 16 goals each to share the trophy in the 2022-23 season. Last season, Harry Kane scored an incredible 36 goals – a tally second to only Muller – to win the race and become top scorer.
This season, others could lead the charge as well. Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirovic, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz are all turning heads after the first few rounds.
As the season progresses, other Bundesliga stars will also look to challenge the likes of Kane, setting up a thrilling race for the Torjägerkanone. With every match playing a crucial role in determining the final tally, this season promises a captivating contest as players battle for individual glory and to boost their team’s fortunes. Fans are eagerly following the action as the race for the Bundesliga’s top scorer intensifies.
GOAL brings you a fully updated rundown of the leading scorers in the Bundesliga across the 2024-25 season.
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1Omar Marmoush | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 goals
A somewhat overlooked forward in the Bundesliga, Marmoush brings a unique approach to the game. Known for his pace and straightforward play, the 25-year-old is versatile, able to slot in anywhere along the front three but frequently finds himself thriving in the half-spaces to get goals and assists.
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2 Ermedin Demirovic | Stuttgart | 5 goals
Ermedin Demirovic has been making significant strides since joining VfB Stuttgart in July 2024. After a productive spell at FC Augsburg, where he scored 15 goals in the 2023/24 Bundesliga season, Demirovic has continued to find the back of the net with Stuttgart.
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3Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 5 goals
Harry Kane may not have been at his peak during the European Championship, but he still managed to finish as a joint-top scorer. Now back to full fitness, the Bayern Munich striker is the clear frontrunner to claim the Bundesliga’s top scorer title once again, just as he did last season.
Kane netted a hat-trick in Bayern’s 6-1 demolition of Holstein Kiel in gameweek three and followed that up with another goal in a 5-0 rout over Werder Bremen. As long as he remains injury-free, the race for the prize is his to lose.
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4Jonathan Burkardt | Mainz | 5 goals
Jonathan Burkardt, the young German forward, is leading the goal charts for Mainz. He will be a key to player to watch out for as the season progresses.
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5Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 goals
Having scored 11 goals last season, Florian Wirtz remains a key player for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
He will be playing for the team regularly and will be hoping to improve upon his tally from last season.
6Victor Boniface | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 goals
Like his teammate Wirtz, Victor Boniface is also expected to play a key role in the final third for defending champions Bayer Levekusen this season.
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7Lois Openda | RB Leipzig | 4 goals
Lois Openda was third in the list of Bundesliga top scorers last season with 24 goals to his name. The Belgian striker will be hoping to keep up that form in the 2024-25 season.
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8Shuto Machino | Holstein Kiel | 4 goals
Formerly of Yokohama F. Marinos, Shuto Machino is an emerging talent in Japanese football, currently starring as a striker for the newly promoted Holstein Kiel.
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9Andrej Kramaric | Hoffenheim | 4 goals
Andrej Kramaric scored 15 goals last season and will be competing this season to surpass that tally.
He has gotten off to a good start and will be eyeing the 20-goal mark this season.
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10Deniz Undav | Stuttgart | 4 goals
Deniz Undav has emerged as a key player for VfB Stuttgart, showcasing his scoring prowess since joining the club. After a successful loan spell in the 2022/23 season, where he netted 19 goals in 33 appearances for Stuttgart, he returned on a permanent deal, and his form has continued to impress.
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11Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | 4 goals
Since joining Bayern Munich, Olise has been absolutely dazzling, consistently racking up goals and assists. His rapid adaptation to Vincent Kompany’s lineup has been so impressive that it has even sidelined Leroy Sane from the starting eleven—a clear reflection of the Frenchman’s talent and relentless drive.
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12Tim Kleindienst | Borussia Monchengladbach | 3 goals
Tim Kleindienst will be hoping to impress the Borussia Monchengladbach fanbase during his first season with the club. He joined this summer from Heidenheim and will be keen to be the top scorer at his new club.
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