Europa League top scorers: Jesus and Stanić lead with 7 goals each

Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest and Petar Stanić of Ludogorets are the joint top scorers in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League with seven goals each, as confirmed after the quarter-final second legs played on Thursday. Antony, now playing for Real Betis after his Manchester United stint, and Fenerbahçe's Kerem Aktürkoğlu follow with six goals apiece. Five-goal scorers include Dinamo's Dion Beljo, Bologna's Federico Bernardeschi, Celta Vigo's Williot Swedberg and Stuttgart's Bilal El Khannouss.

The knowledge matters to Nigerian football fans who follow European club competitions for entertainment, fantasy leagues and betting. Knowing which strikers are in form helps anticipate the impact in the upcoming semi-finals: Aston Villa will face Nottingham Forest, while Braga takes on Freiburg later this month.

Quarter-final outcomes saw Aston Villa eliminate Bologna, Nottingham Forest win 1-0 against Porto in England, Braga knock out Real Betis, and Freiburg overcome Celta Vigo. With Jesus and Stanić leading the charts, their performances could be decisive. Which player's form will you watch, or how might this shape your fantasy league picks or match predictions?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/17/europa-league-top-scorers-ahead-of-semi-final-fixtures/