The 10 players with the most goal contributions in 2022-23

Danny Ryan
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Lionel Messi was a standout performer for Paris Saint-Germain in 2022-23
Lionel Messi was a standout performer for Paris Saint-Germain in 2022-23

Some of Europe's best footballers delivered the goods in the 2022-23 season.

We take a look at the numbers to see who recorded the most goal contributions in the continent's top five leagues, Champions League and Europa League combined.

10. Alexandre Lacazette, Lyon — 32 (27 goals, five assists)

Alexandre Lacazette's renaissance at Lyon in 2022-23 was seriously impressive.

The 32-year-old striker became Les Gones' second-highest scorer in history with a goal against Nantes in March.

9. Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid — 33 (16 goals, 17 assists)

After a tough time at Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann reminded the world of his unquestionable talent.

The Frenchman was exceptional for Atletico Madrid, finishing his LaLiga campaign with 15 goals and 16 assists — the most involvements of any player in the division.

8. Lautaro Martinez, Inter Milan — 33 (24 goals, nine assists)

Lautaro Martinez was the second-top scorer in Serie A last season
Lautaro Martinez was the second-top scorer in Serie A last season

Lautaro Martinez had a stellar campaign with Inter Milan, spearheading the club's run to the Champions League final.

The 25-year-old was the Nerazzurri's top scorer in Serie A with 21 goals and also recorded the joint-most assists in the squad with six.

7. Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona — 35 (28 goals, seven assists)

Barcelona hitman Robert Lewandowski won LaLiga's Golden Boot on debut with 23 goals, four more than any other player.

The Pole's tally of seven assists was also the joint-fifth highest total in Spain, further highlighting what an all-round package the 34-year-old is.

6. Victor Osimhen, Napoli — 35 (31 goals, four assists)

Victor Osimhen won the Serie A Golden Boot with 26 goals
Victor Osimhen won the Serie A Golden Boot with 26 goals

Victor Osimhen, 24, won the Serie A Golden Boot with 26 goals as Napoli won the title for the first time since 1990.

The Nigerian marksman also bagged five times in six Champions League appearances, cementing his status as one of the best strikers in Europe.

5. Harry Kane, Tottenham — 36 (31 goals, five assists)

Harry Kane's tally of 30 Premier League goals was his joint-best in a season for Tottenham, while he also scored in a record 26 different games.

The England captain struggled on the Champions League stage, though, netting only once in eight appearances.

4. Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain — 40 (20 goals, 20 assists)

Lionel Messi scored 16 goals for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 last season
Lionel Messi scored 16 goals for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 last season

Lionel Messi was back to his brilliant best in the 2022-23 season with Paris Saint-Germain.

The Argentine World Cup winner racked up 16 assists in Ligue 1, the joint-most in the top five leagues.

3. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool — 41 (27 goals, 14 assists)

Despite not having his best season at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah still takes the bronze medal for goal contributions.

The Reds winger scored eight times in as many Champions League games, while reaching double figures in both departments in the Premier League (19 goals, 12 assists).

2. Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain — 44 (36 goals, eight assists)

Kylian Mbappe was Ligue 1's top scorer in 2022-23
Kylian Mbappe was Ligue 1's top scorer in 2022-23

Kylian Mbappe, 24, finished as Ligue 1's top scorer for the fifth consecutive season by bagging 29 goals. 

The Frenchman's assist numbers dropped significantly from the 21 he tallied in 2021-22, but he still enjoyed a superb campaign overall.

1. Erling Haaland, Manchester City — 57 (48 goals, nine assists)

In his debut season with Manchester City, Erling Haaland finished as the Premier League (36) and Champions League (12) top goalscorer. 

His nine assists are also evidence that he is far more than just a penalty box predator.

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