Player Rankings

Players with Most Shots on TargetWorld Cup 2026

Top 10 players by shots on target in the World Cup 2026, based on the last 10 matches played by each player. Data refreshed after every round.

Key Insights

  • Lionel Messi leads the World Cup with 8 shots on target in the last 10 matches — averaging 4 per match.
  • Ecuador is the most represented club in this ranking, with 2 players in the top 10.
  • The top 10 average for shots on target in the World Cup 2026 is 6 over the last 10 matches per player.
Players analyzed
1242
Leader
Lionel Messi (8)
Top 10 average
6
Most represented
Ecuador (2)

Top 10 — Shots on Target

Last 10 matches per player
#PlayerTotal
1
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
8
2
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland
7
3
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé
7
4
Jonathan David
Jonathan David
6
5
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo
5
6
E. Valencia
E. Valencia
5
7
Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres
5
8
Deniz Undav
Deniz Undav
4
9
G. Plata
G. Plata
4
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal
4

About the Shots on Target Ranking — World Cup

This page tracks the top 10 players by shots on target in the World Cup 2026. Rankings are recalculated based on the most recent 10 matches played by each player, ensuring the data reflects current form rather than season-long historical totals.

Lionel Messi currently leads the ranking representing Argentina, having accumulated 8 shots on target across 2 of the last 10 matches.

Understanding which players lead in shots on target is valuable for tactical analysis, fantasy football decisions, and identifying the most influential performers in the World Cup.

All data is sourced from official match statistics and updated automatically after each round of fixtures. Click any player name to access their full match-by-match statistical profile.