Yanis Bakraoui Scores Brace, Rises to Third in Portuguese League Top Scorers with 17 Goals
T.E (Elbotola)
22 February 2026at23:14
Moroccan forward Yanis Bakraoui guided Estoril to a 3-1 win against visiting Gil Vicente in the 23rd round of the Portuguese Football League.
Bakraoui scored a brace in the 74th and 80th minutes, contributing to his team's ninth victory of the season and helping them climb to sixth place in the league standings.
With his two goals against Gil Vicente, Bakraoui increased his season tally to 17 goals, securing third place in the Portuguese League top scorers' chart. He trails Sporting Lisbon striker Luis Suarez (20 goals) and Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis (20 goals).
The 24-year-old is currently in his second season with Estoril in the Portuguese League. He previously won the Africa U23 Cup of Nations with the Moroccan national team.
Q&A
What is Yanis Bakraoui's current standing in the Portuguese League top scorers list?
Yanis Bakraoui now ranks third in the Portuguese League top scorers with 17 goals, thanks to his recent brace. He trails Luis Suarez and Vangelis Pavlidis, who both have 20 goals.
How did Estoril's victory against Gil Vicente impact their league standing?
Estoril's 3-1 victory over Gil Vicente was their ninth win this season. This crucial result propelled them up the Portuguese Football League standings, securing a climb to sixth place overall.