The ten best strikers in the world right now.
10. Alfred Finnbogason – Heerenveen
The Icelandic striker may not be playing his trade with one of Europe’s top clubs, but his scoring record has gone on for so long now that it simply can’t be ignored anymore.
With 24 goals in 31 appearances last term, he has sought to carry on where he left off this time around with 19 in 17. It’s no wonder why he is being linked so strongly with a move to the Premier League.
9. Mario Mandzukic – Atletico Madrid
It is amazing that the Croatian international’s future at Bayern had been called into question since the news broke of Robert Lewandowski’s imminent arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
However, they let him go and the Spanish champions now have a true goalscorer worthy of replacing the Chelsea bound Diego Costa.
8. Robert Lewandowski – Bayern Munich
The Polish international has finally decided his future lies away from the club and will be joining Bayern Munich at the end of the season, but his commitment to the Dortmund cause has not diminished any as he has so far fired in 16 goals in just 26 appearances with a large chunk of the campaign still to come.
7. Romelu Lukaku – Chelsea
The young on loan Belgian ace may only have scored nine goals in 17 appearances for the Merseyside club, but he has been so instrumental in the club’s rise up the table this season that it’s a wonder why Jose Mourinho didn’t keep him at Chelsea, especially considering he has goalscoring problems of his own.
6. Jackson Martinez – Porto
The Colombian took Europe by storm last season with 34 goals in 43 appearances for the Portuguese champions, and like the rest on this list has carried on where he left off by notching 15 in 21 so far.
News of a possible move to Arsenal has been rife, and the Gunners would do well to secure such a prolific marksman’s signature.
5 Edinson Cavani – Paris Saint Germain
When he joined the French powerhouse PSG over the summer many believed that he wouldn’t be able to play in the same side as Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
However, 24 games and 18 goals later he has proved them all wrong and continues to go from strength to strength in his new home.
4. Diego Costa – Atletico Madrid
It may have taken the Brazilian-born hitman a while to get going in the Spanish capital, but he is now firmly established as one of the best strikers in Europe as he continues to keep his club in touching distance with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
He bagged 20 goals in 44 appearances last season, and has already surpassed himself this term with 23 in 23. Atletico will surely do everything in their power to keep hold of him.
3. Lionel Messi – Barcelona
Had he not suffered an injury this season there is every chance that he would be at number one on this list, but his march to the top of yet a list comparing him with his peers was hampered as 2013 came to a close.
However, with two goals on his comeback against Real Betis, his tally for the season so far has risen to 16 goals in 17 games.
2. Luis Suarez – Barcelona
Having almost left Liverpool last summer in a rather acrimonious style and then missed the opening six games of the season as he completed his ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, the Uruguayan striker has forced his way back into the hearts of Premier League fans everywhere with his stunning form.
However, this summer he finally did leave and will be linking up with Neymar and Lionel Messi very soon. His 31 goals last term has Catalan mouths watering, though they will have to wait four months before they can see him in action.
1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Paris Saint Germain
When PSG brought Zlatan in 18 months ago they knew exactly what he would deliver, and he has not once failed to disappoint.
With 21 goals in 22 games so far this term, he has wowed crowds with hattricks, kung-fu kicks and 30-yard howitzers, showing that not only is he a prolific goalscorer, but a prolifically entertaining one at that.
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