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#4 Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool)
Liverpool have always been associated with legendary strikers over the years and their golden era under Bob Paisley yielded two of the best hitmen in English football history. Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish established a special connection with Anfield in the 1980s and have written unique chapters for themselves in Merseyside folklore.
Kenny Dalglish was the creative fulcrum of Bob Paisley's side and his innate ability to create magic in the final third brought the best out of the lethal Ian Rush. The two Anfield stalwarts won four league titles and two European Cups with Liverpool and made the Merseyside club a formidable continental force.
Rush and Dalglish were two of the most dangerous strikers of their era and marked one of Liverpool's most glorious eras. The two took to different paths after their playing careers but remain the most devastating duo in English football history.
#3 Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
Originally a trio of the most talented South American footballers on the planet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez became Barcelona's messiahs after Neymar's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The two superstars forged a magnificent partnership on the pitch and wreaked havoc in La Liga.
Lionel Messi has transformed into Barcelona's primary creative influence in the latter stages of his career and his exemplary vision gave Luis Suarez the spark he needed to work wonders for the club. Messi also found himself on the receiving end of a flurry of chances over the year as Suarez's tenacity on the pitch allowed the Argentine to waltz past defensive lines with ease.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have combined for an astonishing 420 goals in six years for Barcelona and shared an excellent relationship both on and off the pitch. The two South Americans now play for La Liga rivals but remain both friends and competitors.
#2 Pele, Garrincha (Brazil)
Pele and Garrincha were two of the greatest players to have ever graced the beautiful game and their sheer presence in Brazil's star-studded team made the Selecao virtually invincible. The two prodigious forwards are legends of the game and while their abilities transcend the statistical realm, the numbers do provide a stunning rendition of their impact on Brazilian football.
Pele and Garrincha played 40 games together in national colours and the Selecao has famously never lost a match with the two greats on the pitch. Pele's unrivalled ability to find the back of the net often overshadowed Garrincha's mesmerising feet but the latter's importance is not lost on the most ardent fans of the game.
With 44 goals and two World Cups between them for Brazil, Pele and Garrincha forged a partnership that remains unmatched on the international stage. The two Selecao legends were unplayable in their prime and made Brazil synonymous with the beautiful game.
#1 Alfredo Di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas (Real Madrid)
Real Madrid's era of glory in the 1950s did have certain controversial roots but the quality of their formidable strike force remains unquestionable. Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas remain two of the most prolific goalscorers in history and their partnership gave Real Madrid the launchpad they needed to become Europe's most successful club.
The two legendary stalwarts played together for six years at Real Madrid and scored a stunning 302 goals in the process. The European Cup final of 1962 witnessed the duo's crowning moment as Di Stefano and Puskas dismantled Eintracht Frankfurt on their way to a historic 7-3 victory.
Di Stefano, in particular, was Real Madrid's maestro at the time and won five European Cups with Los Blancos. Ferenc Puskas' presence at the club brought the best out of the Argentine legend and gave Real Madrid the elite status they have today.
Honourable Mentions
Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton (Blackburn Rovers); Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema (Real Madrid); Romario, Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona); Alessandro del Piero, David Trezeguet (Juventus); Gianluca Vialli, Roberto Mancini (Sampdoria)
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