New Delhi: The UEFA Nations League 2024/25 group stage has concluded leaving fans on the edge of their seats as Europe’s elite players delivered memorable performances. With the group stage now behind us the spotlight falls on the tournament’s standout individuals who have dominated the scoring and assist charts.
Leading the pack in goals is Sweden’s Viktor Gyökeres as he netted four goals in a 6-0 rout of Azerbaijan to overtake Norway’s Erling Haaland who now sits in second place. After a hat-trick, Haaland briefly took the lead and ensured his team’s promotion to League A. However, in the final match of matchday 6 Azerbaijan, Gyökeres completed a remarkable four-goal performance and reclaimed the first spot.
When it comes to creating chances Viktor Gyökeres is leading the charts with five assists to his name. His vision and ability to find teammates in crucial moments have been pivotal to his team’s success, solidifying him as one of the tournament’s standout players. Close behind him in assists are Nuno Mendes (Portugal), Florian Wirtz (Germany), and Lucas Digne (France), each contributing four.
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◉ Nations League top goalscorer.
◉ Champions League joint top goalscorer.
◉ Portuguese League top goalscorer.
◉ Nations League top assistman.
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Several players have also shone with hat-trick performances including Gyokeres, Haaland, Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia), Kerem Akturkoglu (Turkey), and Nikola Krstovic (Montenegro).
As the Nations League enters its knockout stages in March 2025, all eyes will remain on these exceptional talents. Can they maintain their blistering form and guide their teams to glory? The stage is set for even greater drama as Europe’s best battle for supremacy. But before that let’s take a look at the players leading the different charts.
Top 10 goalscorers in the group stage
Player
Country
Goals
Viktor Gyökeres
Sweden
9
Erling Haaland
Norway
7
Rezvan Marin
Romania
6
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
5
Benjamin Sesko
Slovenia
5
Kerem Akturkoglu
Turkey
4
Alexander Isak
Sweden
4
Issac Price
Northern Ireland
4
David Strelec
Slovakia
4
Harry Wilson
Wales
4
Players who have scored hat-tricks in the group stage
Player
Country
Opponent
Benjamin Sesko
Slovenia
Kazakhstan
Kerem Akturkoglu
Turkey
Iceland
Issac Prince
Northern Ireland
Bulgaria
Erling Haaland
Norway
Kazakhstan
Viktor Gyokeres
Sweden
Azerbaijan
Nikola Krstovic
Montenegro
Turkey
Most assist providers in the group stage
Player
Country
Assists
Viktor Gyokeres
Sweden
5
Nuno Mendes
Portugal
4
Florian Writz
Germany
4
Lucas Digne
France
4
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