Ghana international, Joseph Paintsil has a better record for goal contribution in Europe this season than former African Player of the Year award winner Mohammed Salah.
The talented forward has been in excellent form for KRC Genk this season and is leading the club in the charge to win the 2022/23 Belgian Pro League title.
In the Pro League, Joseph Paintsil has 14 goals and 11 assists to his name. In all competitions, however, he boasts of a combined 27 goals and assists involvements.
The enviable record takes him above Mohammed Salah of Liverpool and SSC Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen.
Although the two players have been in good form this season, Joseph Paintsil beats them as the best African player in Europe this season when comparing goals scored and assists provided.
1.Joseph Paintsil 🇬🇠- 27 G/A🥇
2.Victor Osimhen 🇳🇬 - 26 G/A 🥈
3.Mbaye Diagne 🇸🇳 - 21 G/A 🥉 4.Mohamed Salah 🇪🇬 - 20 G/A
5.Terem Moffi 🇳🇬 - 18 G/A
- Ademola Lookman 🇳🇬 - 18 G/A
- Simon Adingra 🇨🇮 - 18 G/A
The SEVEN most impactful African players in Europe this season:
1.Joseph Paintsil - 27 G/A 2.Victor Osimhen - 26 G/A 3.Mbaye Diagne - 21 G/A 4.Mohamed Salah - 20 G/A 5.Terem Moffi - 18 G/A 5. Ademola Lookman - 18 G/A 5. Simon Adingra - 18 G/A pic.twitter.com/CF8O51fh70
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) April 17, 2023