Top eight U21 players with most league goals in 2022-23 season

Youngsters who lit up Europe's top five leagues with their goal brilliance

The 2022-23 football season has witnessed a wave of young talents emerging onto the global stage, leaving defenders in awe and lighting up stadiums with their goal-scoring prowess. Among this remarkable group of rising stars, eight U21 players have stood out with their remarkable ability to find the back of the net.

Their goal-scoring brilliance has not only elevated their profiles but has also contributed significantly to their teams' success. In this article, we delve into the performances of these sensational players, highlighting their incredible goal-scoring exploits and the impact they have had on their respective teams.

Here are the top eight U21 players with the most league goals in the 2022-23 season:

8. Gio Reyna - 7 goals

Gio Reyna was underused as Borussia Dortmund threw away the Bundesliga title - now the USMNT attacker needs to become a star in 2023-24. The American put up some of the best minutes-per-goal numbers in European soccer, but was limited to mostly substitute appearances. He has scored 7 goals in the 2022-23 season, 5 of the 7 goals were scored at home while he scored 2 away goals. Overall, Giovanni Reyna's goals scored per 90 minutes is 1.03. Moreover, Giovanni Reyna's total G/A (goals + assists) is 9 for this season. His goal involvement equates to 1.33 per 90 minutes. 

7. Youssoufa Moukoko - 7 goals

Moukoko is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Germany national team. He is known for his scoring abilities at younger age, the 18-year-old started 11 matches in the 2022-23 Bundesliga season, in the 1,135 minutes he played for the club, he scored 7 goals and averaged 8 passes per match with a completion rate of 73% and had 3 assists.

6. Ansu Fati - 7 goals

Barcelona's Ansu Fati appeared in the vast majority of the side's LaLiga matches in the 2022-23 season, made 36 appearances overall, and played 1,381 minutes. He was selected for the starting XI in 12 of the appearances across 38 fixtures and was used predominantly used off as a substitute on 24 occasions. In the matches he played, he scored 7 goals for the Spanish side in the 2022-23 season, and his conversion rate for shots to goals is 18.

5. Jude Bellingham - 8 goals

The 19-year-old was a vital part of the Borussia Dortmund's squad that came close to winning the Bundesliga title, he took more shots at goals this season than anyone else on the team. He scored 8 goals for his team and was the fourth-best-scorer of his squad, his story from Birmingham City at the age of 16 to playing for Real Madrid at the age of 19 is a fairytale story. He will play alongside world-class players, manager at the Spanish club, and will look to prove his worth at the club.

4. Rasmus Hojlundv- 9 goals

The Atlanta star is one of the rising stars in European football, he scored 9 goals in the 2022-23 Serie A season, and his G/A for this season was 11. To even be likened to Erling Haaland, you need to be truly special. But that is what is happening to 20-year-old Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United are heavily linked with the young Dane and Erik ten Hag has made it clear that signing a centre-forward is a priority this summer.

3. Gabriel Veiga - 9 goals

Gabriel Veiga is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the LaLiga club Celta Viga. The 20-year-old was one of the stars of the season in LaLiga, and is a hot property once the transfer window opens. He was exceptional this season for the club, he played 2,147 minutes for the club and scored 9 goals during that time. He has been on the list of top European clubs-Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea for the upcoming season.

2. Jamal Musiala - 12 goals

The best ball control of a young player ever seen, Jamal Musiala is the best young player in Europe right now alongside Bellingham, Gavi, and Pedri. The player with shirt number 42 scored 12 goals in the 2022-23 season, had seventh-most attempts on goal within the league. His goal on the final day secured a last day win for Bayern Munich which helped them lift the Bundesliga title again this season. He has won the Bundesliga title for the fourth straight time now.

1. Elye Wahi - 19 goals

The 20-year-old French forward plays as a forward for the Ligue 1 club Montpellier, he has played the second most number of minutes played by any U21 player, just after Jude Bellingham who was a key to Dortmund's success. Elye Wahi has played 2,530 minutes for the French club, he scored 19 goals for the French club and provided 5 assists. The French forward has been impressed by Arsenal and Mikel Arteta likes the young boy, and it won't be a surprise if he signs for Arsenal in this summer.