Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis came so close to taking home the Golden Boot in 2023, compiling quite the goal catalogue in his first season in Major League Soccer.
The 28-year-old got off to a flying start in Atlanta, scoring in his first league start and netting four goals in four starts for the Five Stripes. From opening day to Atlanta‘s MLS Cup playoffs exit, Giakoumakis notched a team-high 19 goals while dishing out five assists.
Giakoumakis scored against backlines across the league and should continue to bag next season, especially if Thiago Almada sticks around for a…