Top Scorers Ligue 1 2021/2022
See the complete top scorers for Ligue 1 2021/2022 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The Ligue 1 season 2021/2022 offered an intense battle for the top scorer title. Here you will find the complete goal statistics for the season, including top scorers, total goal production and how the league developed in terms of goals that year.
| Position | Player & Team | Nationality | Age | Goals | Goals per match | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kylian Mbappé
Paris Saint Germain
|
France | 27 | 28 | 0.80 | 7.79 |
| 2 |
W. Ben Yedder
Monaco
|
France | 35 | 25 | 0.68 | 7.14 |
| 3 |
M. Terrier
Rennes
|
France | 28 | 21 | 0.57 | 7.32 |
| 4 |
M. Dembélé
Lyon
|
France | 29 | 21 | 0.70 | 7.11 |
| 5 |
A. Delort
Nice
|
Algeria | 34 | 16 | 0.50 | 8.07 |
| 6 |
J. David
Lille
|
Canada | 25 | 15 | 0.39 | 6.87 |
| 7 |
M. Bayo
Clermont Foot
|
Guinea | 27 | 14 | 0.44 | 6.96 |
| 8 |
Neymar
Paris Saint Germain
|
Brazil | 33 | 13 | 0.59 | 7.48 |
| 9 |
R. Kolo Muani
Nantes
|
France | 27 | 12 | 0.33 | 6.81 |
| 10 |
G. Laborde
Rennes
|
France | 31 | 12 | 0.35 | 7.05 |
| 11 |
K. Toko Ekambi
Lyon
|
Cameroon | 33 | 12 | 0.40 | 7.16 |
| 12 |
A. Kalimuendo
Lens
|
France | 23 | 12 | 0.38 | 6.82 |
| 13 |
L. Ajorque
Strasbourg
|
France | 31 | 12 | 0.33 | 7.08 |
| 14 |
D. Payet
Marseille
|
France | 38 | 12 | 0.39 | 7.71 |
| 15 |
B. Bourigeaud
Rennes
|
France | 31 | 11 | 0.29 | 7.58 |
| 16 |
F. Honorat
Stade Brestois 29
|
France | 29 | 11 | 0.32 | 7.19 |
| 17 |
Hwang Ui-Jo
Bordeaux
|
Korea Republic | 33 | 11 | 0.34 | 6.69 |
| 18 |
K. Gameiro
Strasbourg
|
France | 37 | 11 | 0.31 | 6.74 |
| 19 |
H. Diallo
Strasbourg
|
Senegal | 30 | 11 | 0.35 | 6.98 |
| 20 |
E. Wahi
Montpellier
|
France | 22 | 10 | 0.30 | 6.58 |
Statistics from the season 2021/2022
Season's best goalscorer
Kylian Mbappé won the top scorer title with 28 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in Ligue 1 2021/2022
The season was characterised by goal production that clearly reflected the teams' offensive playing styles and strategies. Several matches contained decisive individual performances.
Leading teams' goalscorers
A number of teams had goalscorers who consistently delivered important goals in key matches throughout the season.
Historical context
The season 2021/2022 was characterised by a high offensive tempo and strong competition between the league's top clubs. Several teams showed stable goal production while the best goalscorers maintained a consistent level throughout the year.
Many matches were decided by individual performances and several new names established themselves at the top of the scorer charts. The season left clear marks in the league's modern history.
In terms of goal production, 2021/2022 differed from both preceding and subsequent seasons, making the top scorer list extra interesting to analyze from a historical perspective.
Related seasons in Ligue 1
Frequently asked questions about top scorers 2021/2022
Kylian Mbappé won the top scorer title in Ligue 1 season 2021/2022 with a total of 28 goals. He played for Paris Saint Germain and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner Kylian Mbappé scored 28 goals during the 2021/2022 season, which was enough to take home the top scorer title in Ligue 1.
Rennes had the most players (3) among the top 20 goalscorers in Ligue 1 season 2021/2022.
Apart from the winner Kylian Mbappé, W. Ben Yedder (25 goals) and M. Terrier (21 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.