Tarragona named player of the round, Argentina's top scorer in 2026 | OneFootball

Cristian Tarragona is going through an extraordinary moment wearing the Unión shirt. After his decisive performance in the 4-1 thrashing of Sarmiento de Junín at the 15 de Abril Stadium, the Professional League officially named him the best player of matchday seven. The honor was announced on the competition’s social media accounts with the message: “The Best Player of Matchday 7 arrives with @ML_Argentina: Cristian Tarragona, from @clubaunion.”

The statistics behind the award

The numbers released by the national body reflect the striker’s attacking impact in Leonardo Madelón’s system. During the match against El Verde, Tarragona scored two goals, put both of his shots on target, and won a total of nine individual duels. This outstanding display confirms a lethal run, as he had already bagged another brace against Aldosivi, bringing his total to four goals in his last two appearances.

The top scorer in Argentine football in 2026

The forward’s current form comes with a record that puts him above the rest of the country’s players. Adding up his goals in the Apertura Tournament, the Clausura Tournament and the Argentine Cup, Tarragona has 15 goals so far this year. That statistic cements him as the top scorer in Argentine football in 2026.

The club’s celebration on social media

The red-and-white institution quickly echoed the award and celebrated its player’s impact with a special video. The club accompanied the footage with the phrase: “The best player of Matchday 7 in the Professional Football League. He’s Tarra and he’s from Unión.” The post highlights the resurgence of a striker who turned around a difficult start — when he had publicly complained about the lack of goal-scoring chances — through sheer efficiency, restoring the team’s confidence and helping it string together two straight wins.

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