CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 is hosted by USA and several goalscorers will compete for the golden boot along with the prestigious Gold Cup trophy
CONCACAF Gold Cup is a tournament where teams from North America, Central America, and Caribbean compete to be called champions. Furthermore, the tournament started on 10th July and it’s raining goals in the tournament. Canada and USA have scored 7 and 8 goals in two matches respectively. So, we can say that there is no drought of goals in the tournament and we can see even more in the later stages.
Many of the young and talented players are in the tournament along with some veteran players. The competition to win the Golden boot is looking tough. Raúl Jiménez is absent from the tournament due to an injury and the competition for the golden boot looks wide open. So, here is a list of players who can win the Golden boot at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Boot 2021, Prediction And Betting Tips
- Rogelio Funes Mori
Mori is a 30-years old Argentina-born striker who plays for C.F. Monterrey in Liga MX. Moreover, he has scored 15 goals in the 2020-21 season in the Liga MX. Mori made his Mexico debut in 2021 for Mexico and has scored 3 goals in 3 matches.
However, he has scored two goals in two appearances in the Gold Cup. Also, Ben Wright, a football pundit believes Mori is the favorite to win the Golden Boot.
2. Daryl Dike
Dike is a 21-years old American player who is known for his insane finishing. Furthermore, Dike has scored 9 goals in 19 matches or Championship side Barnsley. Also, he scored two goals in two matches for USA in the Gold Cup.
According to the predictions of Jonathan Slape Dike is going to be the top scorer of the tournament.
3. Johan Venegas
Venegas is Costa Rican striker and is one of the favorites to win the golden boot. Moreover, he was the top scorer in Liga FDP and helped his club win the trophy. The striker is 32 years of age and has scored 11 goals in 64 games.
The no. 7 for Costa Rica appeared on the pitch as a substitute but failed to score any goals.
4. Cyle Larin
The 26 years old Canadian is currently the top scorer of the Gold Cup with 3 goals in two matches. He is currently on loan from Turkish club Beşiktaş to S.V. Zulte Waregem. Larin scored a total of 9 goals in the 2020-21 season playing for the Belgian side.
5. Jonathan David
The 21-year-old Canadian plays for Ligue 1 champions Lille. Moreover, he has scored 13 goals in 37 games for Lille.
David has an insane record of scoring 15 goals in 16 matches for the Canadian national team.
6. Stephen Eustáquio
Eustáquio currently plays for Portuguese club F.C. Paços de Ferreira. Furthermore, the midfielder is a key man for Canada and scored 2 goals in 2 matches for his national team.
The midfielder never scored in the last season playing for his club but is looking in great touch for his national team.