Best strikers in the world – how good would Benzema be for Arsenal?
Counting down the ten best strikers in the world at the moment, including Real Madrid star and Arsenal target Karim Benzema, who has been talked up as a game-changing deal for the Gunners if he joins, but where does he rank?
10) Mario Mandzukic (Juventus)
An underrated centre-forward, Mario Mandzukic has consistently done the business at every club he’s been with, achieving great success at Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and now moving to Juventus.
9) Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli)
Sometimes known for bottling it in the big games, there’s still no denying Gonzalo Higuain’s superb record with both Real Madrid and Napoli.
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8) Edinson Cavani (PSG)
A goal machine at Napoli, Edinson Cavani has continued to find the back of the net with PSG, despite not always being used in his preferred central role.
7) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Still a big influence in the big games, Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney makes it into 7th on our list at the moment, though more games up front this season could bump him up.
6) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
6th seems about fair for Karim Benzema, who is undoubtedly world class, but not necessarily in the elite bracket of strikers out there at the moment. Still, certainly good enough to improve Arsenal significantly.
5) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
A superb talent, PSG front-man Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains a force to be reckoned with, despite arguably now being past his peak.
4) Diego Costa (Chelsea)
A player who could be higher if not for his injury problems, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been immense in the last couple of years, combining expert finishing with great all-round physical play.
3) Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
A player on fire at the moment, Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski has also been linked with Arsenal, but is a slightly more ambitious target.
2) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
An absolutely deadly finisher, Manchester City front-man Sergio Aguero is certainly up there with the very best in the game at the moment.
1) Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
In first place, however, has to be Barcelona star Luis Suarez, who has shown himself to be the perfect all-round striker for Liverpool and Barca in recent years.
