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Africa has been consistently producing many outstanding attackers in the English Premier League in recent years. At the moment, the continent has some of the most impressive goalscorers in the League, who are working hard, scoring goals and gaining recognition all over the world.
They are making impacts, helping their teams to the path of success through hard work and dedication.
This season, we have many players representing the African contingent who are all fighting to climb to the top of the scorers' table in the division. Its just the start of the new season and some of these players have been among the goals already. Therefore, these African superstars deserve recognition. So, lets quickly take a look at the top 5 African attackers in the Premier League at the moment.
5. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has become a fan favourite at Stoke this season following his arrival on a free transfer. He has contributed heavily to Stoke City's campaign this term averaging 0.9 key passes and 3 shots per game according to whoscored.com.
He is a good dribbler with 1.4 dribbles per game. He is a tall player, regularly competing in the air. So far, he has scored 2 goals in 8 appearances for Stoke City this season.
His best performance in the league this term came against Manchester United where he scored the 2 goals that helped Stoke City salvage a draw at the Bet365 stadium, a match in which he was named 'man of the match'.
4. Abdoulaye Doucouré
Mali attacking midfielder, Abdoulaye Doucoure is the fourth player on the list. He can switch between many positions in midfield, he can move forward to attack and can also help in defending. He likes playing short passes and also enjoys blocking the opposition attack.
The Mali player has 0.8 shots and 1.4 key passes per game. He has recorded 6 shots out of which 3 were on target to produce a 50% shooting accuracy. This season, he has been allowed to attack more frequently, scoring 3 goals in 8 appearances to help the club to a surprising fourth position on the Premier League table.
He has also established himself as one of the most impressive Africans in the division this term.
3. Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez is one of the most creative African players at the moment. The Algerian winger is a very good dribbler and a prolific attacker. This season, he has managed 18 shots and 245 passes. After a slow start to the new season affected Leicester City, Riyad Mahrez has only scored 2 goals and assisted one more.
However, the former PFA Player of the Year award winner is undoubtedly one of the best attackers in the Premier League with his key passes, dribbling and long shots. He can play as a midfielder or as a forward on the right wing, cutting inside the box, creating chances and scoring goals.
2. Sadio Mane
Ever since Liverpool signed the Senegalese from Southampton last season, he has taken the Premier League by storm to say the least. The way he handles the ball is really exceptional. He has very good short passes, he can cut inside the box and he can dribble well.
Mane is usually creating chances for his teammates and also contributes in terms of goals as well. He can play as an attacking midfielder or as a forward on both flanks of the pitch.
He has already bagged 3 goals this season to keep Liverpool in contention for the title. He also completed 12 shots and 145 passes with a shooting accuracy of 58%.
1. Mohamed Salah
Liverpool signed the Egyptian Player from Roma during the last summer transfer window and he has since then become an influential figure at Anfield. His pace is quite unmatchable and he can beat many defenders with his incredible speed.
Besides, he is also a good passer of the ball, a creative player and a clinical finisher. Salah is currently the highest scoring African in the league. His 4 goals and 1 assist have kept the Reds in the race for the title.
He has also contributed 28 shots and 199 passes for Liverpool and his form will be crucial if they are to become a force in England as well as in Europe.
