Rangers’ goal machine, Cyriel Dessers, has triumphantly secured the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot for the 2024-2025 season.
The Nigerian international emerged as the league’s deadliest finisher after his closest competitor, Simon Murray, couldn’t find the back of the net on the final day of thrilling action, Footballrover reports.
Cyriel Dessers reigns supreme in Golden Boot race
Dessers ignited the scoreboard early in Rangers’ Saturday showdown against Hibernian, slotting home his 18th league goal of a captivating campaign.
This lightning-fast strike in the second minute propelled him two goals clear of Dundee’s Murray and Celtic’s Daizen Maeda, who both concluded the season with 16 goals apiece.
The drama unfolded further as Murray’s hopes of catching up were dashed when Dundee triumphed 2-0 over St Johnstone on Sunday.
Unlocking the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot: Dessers’ dominance
Cyriel Dessers displayed blistering form in the season’s final stretch, hitting the target in an impressive five consecutive matches.
This coveted Scottish Premiership Golden Boot marks the third major top-scorer accolade of his stellar career.
Previously, he conquered the Eredivisie scoring charts with Heracles Almelo in the 2019-2020 season and reigned as the UEFA Conference League’s top marksman with a remarkable ten goals in 2021-2022.
He now takes the crown from Hearts’ Lawrence Shankland and marks his name in Rangers’ history as the first player from the club to seize this award since Alfredo Morelos.
Previous Rangers players to win Top Goalscorer:
Alfredo Morelos 2018/19- 18
Kenny Miller 2010/11- 21
Kris Boyd 2009/10- 23
Kris Boyd 2008/09- 27
Kris Boyd 2006/07- 20
Kris Boyd 2005/06- 32
Marco Negri 1997/98- 32
Throughout the season, Dessers proved to be a consistent threat, scoring against a remarkable ten different Scottish Premiership teams, including Motherwell, Ross County, Heart of Midlothian, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Dundee United, Dundee FC, St Mirren, Celtic, and Hibernian.
In a season filled with twists and turns, Cyriel Dessers’ relentless goal-scoring prowess has earned him the prestigious Scottish Premiership Golden Boot.
His consistent performance and ability to find the net against a wide array of opponents show his value to Rangers and his status as the league’s premier striker.
It is expected to see the Super Eagles star move away from the Scottish side with offers now tropping in from different leagues ahead of the summer transfer.
“Next season, I want to be better myself and do better as a team. I want to win trophies. If they need me, Ill be there. That’s all I can say,” Dessers said.
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