The Pichichi trophy is an annual trophy awarded by Spanish newspaper Marca in memory of Athletic Bilbao striker Rafael Moreno Aranzadi, who tragically died of Typhus at the age of 29
It is award to the player with the highest amount of league goals.
Why Pichichi ? Because Rafael Moreno Aranzadi was better known by his nickname, Pichichi, which means “little duck” in English.
Ronaldo is the firm favourite again this season with 25 goals in 15 games – the latest being a brace against Almeria.