Champions League Top Goalscorer
The top goalscorer market is the Champions League's headline player bet — one outright on who scores the most goals across the whole campaign. Here is how to play it.
How the market works
You back a player to finish the campaign as its leading scorer, at odds set before kick-off. It runs the full season, from the league phase to the final, so it is a long, rewarding hold. The elite centre-forwards and a handful of attacking midfielders dominate the market — defenders never feature. The biggest edge is backing a prolific finisher from a club expected to go deep, because more matches means more chances to score.
Finding value
A heavy favourite can pile up goals in the league phase, but an early knockout exit ends the run — so a sharp finisher at a club with a kind route and a deep run can pip the obvious name. Pair the market with the Champions League outright odds to see who is expected to last, and the Champions League predictions page for form. See the Champions League guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Champions League top goalscorer bet?
An outright bet on which player scores the most goals across the entire campaign. It is set before kick-off and settles after the final.
Which players win the top goalscorer market?
Almost always elite strikers and the odd attacking midfielder from clubs that reach the latter stages, since more matches mean more chances. A player from a side knocked out early rarely wins it.