Close race for the top scorer in the 2025 Apertura

With two rounds remaining in the regular season of the 2025 Apertura, the fight for the individual scoring lead in Liga MX remains extremely tight . Two foreign forwards, Paulinho of Toluca and Joao Pedro of Atlético de San Luis, share first place with 11 goals, while Mexican Armando “Hormiga” González of Chivas is close behind with 10.

The Rojiblanco striker took an important step forward last week, scoring a hat trick in the Clásico Tapatío, a performance that not only cemented him as one of the tournament's most decisive young figures, but also moved him within one goal of the top spot. The last Mexican player to reach ten goals since the 2023 Apertura was Guillermo Martínez with Puebla.

For his part, Paulinho has been a key player in Toluca's strong performance. His ability to finish inside the box and his consistency in recent matches keep him a strong contender for the top scorer title for the third consecutive season.

Meanwhile, Joao Pedro has been one of the tournament's revelations. In just his debut tournament with the Potosí team, he has established himself as an attacking force in a league he was unfamiliar with, as it is also his debut in Mexican soccer.

Behind them, the competition is relentless . Germán Berterame of Rayados is fourth in the scoring charts with nine goals and maintains a chance to close out the championship among the top spots. In fifth place is Juan Brunetta of Tigres, who has eight goals and continues to be one of the most dangerous players for the feline team.

With the tournament entering its final phase, the scoring championship promises to come down to the final matchday . Both Paulinho and Joao Pedro will look to maintain their scoring pace to secure recognition, while González will try to take advantage of Chivas's closing tournament to become the Mexican to win the scoring title, after two tournaments without a Mexican player achieving the title.

The finale is shaping up to be exciting, with three distinct strike styles and just a single goal separating the leaders. Liga MX could see a new foreign champion crowned or witness the resurgence of a local striker at the top of national football.

Top 10 individual scoring of the 2025 Apertura

Position	Player	Equipment	Goals
1	Paulinho	Toluca	11
2	Joao Pedro	Atlético San Luis	11
3	Armando González	Chivas	10
4	German Berterame	Striped	9
5	Juan Brunetta	Tigers	8
6	Angel Sepúlveda	Cruz Azul	7
7	Brian Rodriguez	America	7
8	Sergio Canales	Striped	7
9	Oscar Estupiñán	FC Juárez	7
10	Uros Durdevic	Atlas	7

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