The last decade has witnessed some of the most formidable attacking duos in football history. These partnerships have left an indelible mark on the sport, with their chemistry and goal-scoring prowess leading their teams to numerous titles and accolades. In this article, we will count down the top 5 attacking duos of the last decade.
5. Kylian Mbappe and Neymar – Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have terrorized defenses with their lightning-quick pace and creativity since joining forces in 2017. Despite Neymar’s frequent injuries, the duo has combined for 42 goals in 107 games, winning 12 trophies, including three Ligue 1 titles.
4. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane – Liverpool
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have formed a deadly partnership since 2017, playing 211 games together and sharing over 16,000 minutes on the pitch. They have 31 joint goal participations, celebrating one Premier League title and one Champions League triumph.
3. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez – Barcelona
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s friendship on and off the pitch led to a devastating partnership, assisting each other 99 times in 258 games. They won four La Liga titles and one Champions League trophy before Suarez’s departure in 2020.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema – Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema’s understanding was exemplary, playing 342 games together and setting each other up 76 times. They celebrated two La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies before Ronaldo’s departure in 2018.
1. Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich
Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller have been the gold standard of attacking duos, playing 326 matches together since 2014. They have set each other up a whopping 77 times, winning one Champions League trophy and seven Bundesliga titles.
