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The top five European leagues boast some of the best forwards in world football. These strikers know how to do their job well even though putting the ball in the back of the net isn't as easy as it looks.
It is essential for a striker to score regularly and make the most of every chance that falls his way. While the number of goals scored takes utmost priority, doing so efficiently is the mark of a world-class striker. Efficient strikers need fewer chances to score a goal for their team.
The names on this list are all masters of their craft, scoring consistently and efficiently. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the five strikers with the best shot conversion rate in Europe’s top 5 leagues.
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#5 Hugo Ekitike - 32%
Hugo Ekitike may not be known to many, but his recent run of form suggests that he will soon get the world’s attention. The 19-year-old has scored eight goals in the first half of Ligue 1 this season, establishing himself as one of Europe's brightest young talents. He is the top scoring teenager in Europe's top five leagues through the first half of the campaign.
Born and raised in Reims, Ekitike was part of the club’s academy and grew up idolizing Reims’ players. Ekitike made his Reims debut in October 2020, but joined Danish side Vejle on loan as he wanted more playing time. Back with his beloved club at the start of the 2021-22 season, Ekitike has proven to be a gem for Reims.
Ekitike has scored eight goals and provided three assists in 18 Ligue 1 appearances. His shot conversion rate is 32%. The young Frenchman has attracted the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Newcastle United who are interested in bringing him on board.
#4 Juanmi - 34%
Real Betis’ Juanmi has had the best La Liga season of his life. The Spaniard has a shot conversion rate of 34% which ranks amongst the best in the league. Juanmi has been in top form over the last couple of months and won La Liga’s Player of the Month award in December.
His goalscoring form has been exceptional and Real Betis have a lot to thank him for. Juanmi has scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 19 La Liga appearances.
He is currently tied with Vinicius Jr. and Raul de Tomas in second for the most goals scored the league this season. Karim Benzema leads the goalscoring chart with 17 goals, and it seems hard to catch him.
Betis are currently third in La Liga and are serious contenders for the European places. Betis’ frontmen have been incredible this season, scoring 41 goals in 22 games. They are only behind leaders Real Madrid (47) for the most goals scored.
#3 Alberth Elis - 35%
Alberth Elis signed for Bordeaux on loan from Boavista at the start of the 2021-22 season. Before moving to France, Elis had quite an eventful career, having played in Honduras, Mexico, the United States, and Portugal.
Elis has scored eight goals and provided one assist in 14 Ligue 1 appearances this season. He has a shot conversion rate of 35%, which is commendable. Elis’ loan deal with Bordeaux has the option of a permanent transfer and it will be interesting to see how things pan out.
Bordeaux are currently struggling in Ligue 1, just one place above the drop zone.
Elis is also a part of the Honduran team that is going to face Canada in the World Cup Qualifiers in late January. With just three points so far, it's do or die time for the Hondurans. They need to pick up the pace to remain in the hunt for a place in Qatar.
#2 Hwang Hee-Chan - 36%
Hwang Hee-Chan caught the world’s attention with his fabulous run of form at RB Salzburg. He has won the Austrian League on four occasions with the club and scored at a consistent rate. He scored 45 goals and made 29 assists in 126 appearances for Salzburg.
He then moved to Germany where he signed for Hamburg on loan, before transferring to RB Leipzig.
Hwang signed for Wolves at the start of the season after making a loan switch from RB Leipzig. He has a shot conversion rate of 36% for both Leipzig and Wolves. His conversion rate is 40% in the Premier League, which is the best in the division.
Hwang has been a fan favorite at Molineux with impressive performances on the pitch. He has scored four goals in 14 appearances so far in the league this season. The loan deal also comes with an option to buy, and manager Bruno Lage will look to get a permanent deal done for the South Korean.
#1 Pere Milla - 42%
Elche’s Pere Milla takes the top spot in this list with a shot conversion rate of 42%. The Spaniard has five goals and one assist in 17 La Liga appearances so far this season. The 29-year-old may not have a plethora of goals, but has proven to be efficient when it comes to taking chances.
Elche have had a controversial history in the past decade in La Liga. In the 2014–15 season, Elche became the first team ever in the history of the Spanish top-flight to be relegated due to economic mismanagement.
In the 2019–20 season, Elche were promoted to La Liga after five years. Milla scored the game’s only goal deep into stoppage time as Elche beat Girona 1-0 in the play-off final. They are currently 15th in the league, but have put in decent performances of late.
