It doesn’t matter if your team has the most skillful full-back or the most talented midfielder in the world. All this may not be noticed if the team’s front line lacks a striker who knows how to put the ball in the back of the net. Join us to find out who the 20 best strikers in the world are today!
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How do you know who the best strikers in the world are?
We’re going to use the SofaScore platform, which compiles data and information on every active player on the planet, as a basis for analyzing the best strikers in the world.
Continue reading to find out about all the best strikers in the world!
Who are the best strikers in the world?
Although the role of strikers has evolved in modern soccer, with many also contributing in defense, their main responsibility remains to score goals. Nowadays, in order to assess the quality of a player in this position, it is essential to consider several factors. Let’s take a look at the best strikers in the world?
- Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain)
The great French revelation of recent years, Mbappé is arguably the best striker in the game today.
- Current score: 7.87
- In Ligue 1 23/24: 27 goals, 7 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
The former Tottenham man shone in his first season with the German side and is the second best striker in the world today.
- Current score: 7.69
- In the Bundesliga 23/24:36 goals, 8 assists, 13 great chances created.
- Serhou Guirássy (Stuttgart)
Born in France but with Guinean nationality, the 28-year-old striker is third on our list.
- Current score: 7.50
- In the Bundesliga 23/24: 26 goals, 1 assist, 11 great chances created.
- Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)
Still playing a lot of football, the French Real Madrid legend is now on his way in Arabia, but he remains one of the best in the world.
- Current score: 7.50
- In the Arab League 23/24: 9 goals, 7 assists, 15 great chances created.
- Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid)
The player isn’t just another Frenchman on the list, Griezmann is a star and never stops performing with excellence for the Spanish team.
- Current score: 7.49
- In La Liga 23/24: 16 goals, 6 assists, 10 great chances created.
- Paulo Dybala (Roma)
Formerly of Juventus, the Argentinian winger had a great season for the Italian side and is ranked sixth among the best strikers in the world.
- Current score: 7.39
- In Serie A 23/24: 13 goals, 9 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
Despite his small stature for the position, Martínez is unforgiving, and was one of the top scorers in Serie A last season. Seventh place for him!
- Current score: 7.37
- In Serie A 23/24: 24 goals, 4 assists, 6 great chances created.
- Luis Suárez (Inter Miami)
The short and controversial Uruguayan now plays for the US team alongside Messi and continues to be a killer. Suárez is the eighth best striker in the world today.
- Current score: 7.32
- In the American Championship 23/24: 11 goals, 5 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Victor Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Responsible for important goals in Leverkusen’s games, Boniface stood out a lot in the last German season.
- Current score: 7.31
- In the Bundesliga 23/24: 13 goals, 8 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
The unforgivable Norwegian comet had another impeccable season for City and is tenth among the best strikers in the world.
- Current score: 7.26
- In the Premier League 23/24: 27 goals, 5 assists, 6 great chances created.
- Gerard Moreno (Villareal)
The 32-year-old Spaniard is in eleventh place. Moreno had an excellent championship and is an idol of the yellow-clad fans.
- Current score: 7.26
- In Serie A 23/24: 10 goals, 4 assists, 7 great chances created.
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
The only Nigerian on the list, Osimhen proudly represents his country by finishing twelfth on our list.
- Current score: 7.24
- In Serie A 23/24: 15 goals, 3 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Birmingham’s good run this season is largely down to the 28-year-old English striker. Thirteenth place goes to him.
- Current score: 7.23
- In the Premier League 23/24: 19 goals, 13 assists, 11 great chances created.
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
The big man from Poland is heading towards the end of his career in style: he is still one of the best strikers in the world.
- Current score: 7.19
- In La Liga 23/24: 17 goals, 8 assists, 9 great chances created.
- Darwin Núñez (Liverpool)
Questioned by some Reds fans and the press, the Uruguayan still had a good season and is currently one of the best strikers in the world.
- Current score: 7.16
- In the English Championship 23/24: 11 goals, 8 assists, 11 great chances created.
- Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig)
The 24-year-old Belgian has a calibrated right foot and has been one of the top scorers in the Bundesliga.
- Current score: 7.14
- In the Bundesliga 23/24: 24 goals, 7 assists, 11 great chances created.
- Romelu Lukaku (Roma)
Despite his ups and downs, Lukaku has made a comeback in his career with the Italian side and is currently seventeenth in the rankings.
- Score actual: 7.14
- In Serie A 23/24: 12 goals, 3 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
At 26 years old and 1.92 cm tall, the Frenchman has played some excellent games for the Italian side and has secured his place among the best strikers in the world.
- Current score: 7.13
- In Serie A 23/24: 13 goals, 7 assists, 6 great chances created.
- Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
The only Brazilian on this list, Gabriel Jesus is still relevant on the pitch, helping Arsenal with good performances.
- Current score: 7.09
- In the Premier League 23/24: 4 goals, 5 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
The 24-year-old Swede is looking more and more confident and brilliant! As well as being one of the best strikers in the world, he is the best player in the northern team.
- Current score: 7.04
- In the Premier League 23/24: 20 goals, 1 assist, 3 great chances created.
List of the best strikers in the world
- Kylian Mbappé
- Harry Kane
- Serhou Guirássy
- Karim Benzema
- Antoine Griezmann
- Paulo Dybala
- Lautaro Martínez
- Luis Suárez
- Victor Boniface
- Erling Haaland
- Gerard Moreno
- Victor Osimhen
- Ollie Watkins
- Robert Lewandowski
- Darwin Núñez
- Loïs Openda
- Romelu Lukaku
- Marcus Thuram
- Gabriel Jesus
- Alexander Isak
The best strikers in the world: the most expensive athletes today
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) and Kylian Mbappé are the most expensive strikers in the world today: both are worth 180 million euros, around R$990 million.
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