The race for the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League Elite Golden Boot is heating up, with several of the continent’s top marksmen already making their mark on the competition. The updated standings reveal a tightly contested leaderboard after the latest round of group stage fixtures.
At the summit, Al Hilal’s Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović leads the way with a formidable tally. He found the net twice in his side’s commanding 4-0 victory over Sepahan on April 23, 2025, taking his total to 8 goals. His clinical finishing has been central to the Saudi giants’ strong campaign.
Hot on his heels is Baghdad Bounedjah of Algeria and Al Sadd. The prolific forward also scored a brace recently, helping his team to a 3-1 win against Al Nassr on April 24, 2025. This double moved him to 7 goals for the tournament, just one behind the leader.
Not far off the pace is Al Ain’s dynamic Moroccan star, Soufiane Rahimi. He was on the scoresheet in his team’s 2-1 triumph over Al Ittihad on April 22, 2025, bringing his personal count to 6 goals. His speed and creativity continue to be a major threat to any defense.
The competition remains fierce, with the battle for the prestigious scoring title poised to go down to the wire as the knockout stages approach. Every match and every goal will be crucial in determining who finishes as the continent’s most lethal striker for the 2025-2026 season.
