Written on 12-May-2023
This article summarizes the top 3 goal scorers in the Belgian First Division since 2015.
In recent years, many Japanese players have also joined the Belgian First Division, and they have also ranked in this ranking.
Let's take a look at the historical goal scorers ranking in the Belgian First Division, which is becoming more and more popular.
In addition, the Belgian First Division is a stepping stone to the major 5 leagues, and the nationality of the top scorers is also diverse.
■2021/2022 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Deniz Undav | 26 | Union |
| 2nd | Michael Frey | 24 | Royal Antwerp FC |
| 3rd | Paul Onuachu | 21 | KRC Genk |
| 3rd | Tarik Tissoudali | 21 | KAA Gent |
Deniz Undav, who holds dual citizenship of Germany and Turkey, made his professional debut in Germany in 2015 for TSV Havelse. He spent a long time in the lower leagues of Germany, but his talent blossomed when he joined Union SG in 2020, and in the 2021/2022 season, at the age of 26, he became the top scorer in the Belgian league, despite it being his first season in the top division. His achievements were recognized and he transferred to Brighton in the Premier League for the 2022/2023 season.
■2020/2021 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paul Onuachu | 33 | KRC Genk |
| 2nd | Thomas Henry | 21 | OHL |
| 3rd | Gianni Bruno | 20 | S.V. Zulte Waregem |
| 3rd | Roman Yaremchuk | 20 | KAA Gent |
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Paul Onuachu, a forward for the Nigerian national team, has a strong physical presence at 201cm tall and 93kg in weight. He has been playing for KRC Genk since 2019. Interestingly, he played for youth clubs in France and Denmark, and made his professional debut for Danish club FC Midtjylland. In 2021, he was awarded the "Golden Shoe," given to the best player in the Belgian league, making him the first player from KRC Genk to receive the award in 20 years.
■2019/2020 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dieumerci Mbokani | 18 | Royal Antwerp FC |
| 1st | Jonathan David | 18 | KAA Gent |
| 2nd | Hans Vanaken | 13 | Club Brugge |
| 3rd | Kaveh Rezaei | 12 | Charleroi SC |
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Former DR Congo international, Dieumerci Mbokani, achieved the top scorer title in the Belgian First Division at the remarkable age of 35. He has played for a total of 10 clubs, including loan moves, and has consistently goals, making him an exceptional striker. In particular, he contributed to RSC Anderlecht's league victory in 2012 and was selected as the Belgian League's Best Player of the Year. In 2010, there were transfer rumors to Liverpool and Monaco, but he eventually moved to Monaco. Mbokani himself has commented that he regrets not going to Liverpool.
■2018/2019 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mbwana Samatta | 23 | KRC Genk |
| 2nd | Hamdi Harbaoui | 18 | S.V. Zulte Waregem |
| 3rd | Ivan Santini | 16 | Anderlecht |
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Mbwana Samatta, a Tanzania international, made his professional debut for a Tanzanian club in 2010, then moved to clubs in the Republic of Congo from 2011 to 2016, before joining KRC Genk. He spent four seasons at KRC Genk and became the top scorer in the league during the 2018/2019 season, which earned him a move to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Interestingly, Mbwana Samatta became the first Tanzanian player to play in the Premier League. However, he only played 14 games in half a year at Aston Villa and has since been on loan to various clubs.
■2017/2018 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kaveh Rezaei | 16 | Charleroi SC |
| 1st | Isaac Kiese Thelin | 16 | Sportkring Beveren |
| 1st | Teddy Chevalier | 16 | KV Kortrijk |
| 2nd | Abdoulay Diaby | 15 | Club Brugge |
| 2nd | Łukasz Teodorczyk | 15 | Anderlecht |
| 3rd | Ruud Vormer | 13 | Club Brugge |
| 3rd | Ryota Morioka | 13 | Sportkring Beveren |
Image:https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/04/17/2245472/kaveh-rezaei-to-return-to-club-brugge
Kaveh Rezaei, an Iran international, began his soccer career at Foolad FC in Iran in 2009 and moved to Belgium in 2017 when he joined Charleroi SC. He was a prolific goal scorer from his first season, winning the Best Player by Fan Vote in September and ultimately becoming the top scorer of the season. After the season, he moved to Club Brugge in the same Belgian league for a transfer fee of 5 million euros. In 2022, he has returned to his home country Iran to play for a local club.
■2016/2017 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lukasz Teodorczyk | 22 | Anderlecht |
| 2nd | Jelle Vossen | 16 | Club Brugge |
| 2nd | Mbaye Leye | 16 | S.V. Zulte Waregem |
| 3rd | Orlando Sá | 14 | Standard Liège |
| 3rd | Idriss Saadi | 14 | KV Kortrijk |
| 3rd | José Izquierdo | 14 | Club Brugge |
Former Poland international, Lukasz Teodorczyk, spent his professional career in Poland and Ukraine before joining Anderlecht in Belgium in August 2016. He joined on loan but quickly became a prolific goal scorer and was signed permanently for a transfer fee of 4.5 million euros in March 2017. He went on to win the league's top scorer award for the 2016/2017 season, making a significant contribution to Anderlecht's league title. His success in the Belgian league earned him a move to Udinese in Serie A in August 2018.
■2015/2016 Season
| Rank | Player | goal scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jeremy Perbet | 24 | Charleroi SC |
| 2nd | Mbaye Leye | 20 | Zulte Waregem |
| 3rd | Sofiane Hanni | 17 | KV Mechelen |
French striker Jeremy Perbet joined Charleroi SC on loan while playing for Istanbul Basaksehir in the 2015/2016 season. This loan turned out to be a great decision as he scored 24 league goals and became the league's top scorer. Normally, he would have either permanently transferred to Charleroi SC or returned to Istanbul Basaksehir, but he ended up moving to KAA Gent (also in the Belgian league).
That’s All.
