Quote (Marieusz @ 26 Dec 2017 18:44)
Record-breaking Harry Kane stole the show with a second hat-trick in as many games as Tottenham smashed Southampton 5-2 at Wembley, the striker setting a new record of 39 Premier League goals in a calendar year in the process.
The England star's treble against Burnley on December 23 moved him level on 36 with Alan Shearer and he never looked as though he was going to struggle with the expectation, beating the record, which had lasted for 22 years, in the 22nd minute as part of an immense performance.
Kane's 56 goals came from just 52 appearances, at 1.06 per game, while Messi's 54 were scored from 64 outings (0.84).
The Spurs man heads an all-star leaderboard atop the scoring charts as Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Edinson Cavani all finished 2017 with 53 goals to their name.
best center forward in the world in this form, especially since he offers a lot from open play as well