The Striker position is one of the most crucial roles in modern football, requiring a unique blend of skill, speed, and clinical finishing ability. In this article, we’ll count down the top 10 Strikers in the world, based on their performances over the past year. From prolific goal-scorers to creative playmakers, these talented individuals have made a significant impact on the beautiful game. Let’s dive into our list and explore the best central forwards in the world right now!
1. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): The England skipper has more than lived up to his £82m price tag, rattling in dozens of goals and assists for Bayern in all competitions.
2. Erling Haaland (Manchester City): The Norwegian Terminator is an absolute machine at the sharp end of the pitch, and he’s sure to propel Pep Guardiola’s City to further greatness this term.
3. Kylian Mbappe (PSG): One of the best players on the planet for a number of years now, Kylian Mbappe continues to tear up Ligue 1 and the Champions League with goals in the colours of PSG.
4. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan): The tirelessly hard-working Argentine has found the net well over 100 times since joining the Nerazzurri from Buenos Aires-based Racing Club back in 2018.
5. Serhou Guirassy (Stuttgart): The 27-year-old has been in scintillating form this season, netting 26 goals in 27 Bundesliga appearances for Stuttgart.
6. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): The 27-year-old England international has been a revelation at Villa Park, netting 15 times in the Premier League last season – and already has 27 goals to his name this season.
7. Alexander Isak (Newcastle): Newcastle’s record signing at £63m from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022, Alexander Isak averaged almost a goal every other game during his first Premier League campaign.
8. Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP): The 25-year-old Swedish striker has been a revelation in the Liga Portugal, netting 27 times in 31 appearances for Sporting CP this season – and has already been linked with a host of top-flight clubs.
9. Darwin Nunez (Liverpool): Clinical in his spells with Almeria and Benfica in Spain and Portugal respectively, the 24-year-old forward opted to follow the path set by many before him, moving to the Premier League, and in particular, Liverpool back in 2022. He has 18 goals and provided 13 assists this season for Liverpool.
10. Victor Osimhen (Napoli): The Nigerian international top-scored in the Italian top flight with 26 goals last season and netted 15 times in 32 league appearances of an injury-disrupted early 2023/24 campaign.
