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The most interesting period in a soccer game is that moment when the ball enters into the back of the net and this is evident even in the reactions of football fans as they are always seen jumping, clapping and celebrating each time their team scores a goal.
There is no doubt scoring boosts the morale of the team and also raises the excitement level of the spectators in every football match, hence special praises are often directed to the attackers who take on the immense responsibility of firing the team up front and impressing with the role.
Europe is well blessed with a lot of incredible attackers who are making the headlines week in and week out with their impressive records in front of goal as they continue to help their respective teams to progress towards reaching their objectives for the campaign.
It is such a very difficult task to rank the top attackers in European football at the moment because many of these amazing superstars are performing at an explosive level and making name for themselves across the continent.
However, below, we have drawn up a list containing the 5 most impressive attackers across Europe's top 5 leagues right now, putting into consideration their goals, assists, quality of opponents and overall influence.
DISCLAIMER: This piece is opinion-based.
#5 Sergio Aguero
When it comes to rating the most impressive attackers across Europe's top 5 leagues at the moment, one of the few superstars that quickly come to mind is Manchester City sharpshooter, Sergio Aguero.
The Argentine has been in an untouchable level since the beginning of the term, combining his incredible stamina with his amazing finishing skills to torment opposition defenders in the English Premier League as Pep Guardiola's men continue their mission to defend the prestigious title this season.
Aguero has been quite unstoppable in the front of goal in the English top flight so far during the campaign, taking his seat on top of the goalscoring chart with an impressive 8 goals and 3 assists to his name in 13 Premier League games and he will be keen to continue with his fantastic run as the season progresses.
#4 Neymar Junior
A decent winger with incredible talent and immense technical skills - unbelievable pace and fantastic goalscoring knack - Paris Saint Germain superstar Neymar Junior is also one of the deadliest attackers across Europe's top 5 leagues at the moment.
The Brazilian left Barcelona for the Parisians last summer in a bid to step out of Lionel Messi's shadows and establish himself on top of the football world and he went really close last season, bagging an amazing 28 goals and 16 assists for the French champions across all competitions before a ridiculous injury limited his influence.
However, this season represents a massive opportunity for Neymar to reach his ambitions, having started the campaign in an explosive form, bagging a whopping 10 goals and 6 assists in 11 Ligue 1 matches and he is undoubtedly one of the most impressive attackers on the continent right now.
#3 Kylian Mbappe
Another Paris Saint Germain player on the list, French youngster Kylian Mbappe is also among the most threatening attackers in Europe right now, having started the season in an explosive form and continuously making headlines with his incredible performances in front of goal.
Shortly after leading his nation to claim the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy in Russia recently and scoring 4 goals in the process, the Paris Saint Germain wonderkid has resumed club football in a fantastic form, using his incredible pace and amazing finishing skills to torment opposition defenders in the French top flight.
Mbappe has been a huge force in front of goal in the Ligue 1 so far this season, recording an unbelievable 11 goals and 5 assists to his name in 9 appearances to help Thomas Tuchel's men maintain their position on top of the table and he is expected to reach greater heights as the season moves on.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
Although there are many impressive attackers plying their trade in Europe right now, only few can compare with Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes rating and contrasting their performances and overall influence in front of goal so far during the term.
The Portuguese has only spent about 3 months in the Serie A following his famous move from Real Madrid to Juventus this summer but he has quickly adapted to life in the Italian top flight, putting up a couple of scintillating performances and maintaining his reputation as one of the most prolific forwards in the football world at the moment.
In 12 Serie A appearances for Juventus so far this term, Ronaldo has found the back of the net an impressive 8 times and set up another 6 to help the Bianconeri to the first position on the table and he is absolutely ready to compete for both the Serie A and European Golden Boots during the term.
#1 Lionel Messi
When it comes to rating the most influential attacking talents across Europe's top 5 leagues at the moment, it would be a sin not to include Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi - considering how impressive he has been in front of goal so far during the term.
Just like Ronaldo, the Argentine has been one of the most impressive attackers in Europe for the past few years, notably claiming the European Golden Shoe during the previous term and he has returned into the current campaign doing what he is well known for - tearing opposition defenses apart, creating clear-cut chances for his teammates to score as well as finding the back of the net consistently.
Messi is currently topping the La Liga goalscoring chart right now with an impressive 9 goals and 6 assists to his name in 11 appearances so far this term and he will be looking forward to adding more to that tally as the season progresses.
