Celtic's Leigh Griffiths leads all of Europe in goals ratio

Leigh Griffiths has a better goals-to-starts ratio than any other striker playing in Europe's top leagues.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Jan 2016, 14:37 BST

Updated 22nd Jan 2016, 15:01 BST

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The striker has been in terrific form this season in front of goal. Picture: SNS

The Celtic hitman has netted 20 times on league duty this campaign despite making only 19 appearances, 17 of which came from the starting XI.

That’s a better ratio than the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Gonzalo Higuain, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Neymar among others.

His full goals-per-games ratio is slightly behind Karim Benzama, who’s made one fewer appearance as a substitute.

The in-form striker netted a hat-trick in Celtic’s 8-1 win over Hamilton in mid-week.

He recently signed a new contract that will keep him at the Parkhead club until 2021.

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