5 best left-footed footballers in the world this season (2021-22)

#3 Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)

Manchester City v Brentford - Premier League

Manchester City have been utterly dominant in the Premier League this term. They have a nine-point lead at the top of the table and also have one game in hand over second-placed Liverpool. What's most impressive is that City have managed to be this bullish without having an out-and-out striker on their side.

But that's okay because all of their other forwards have chipped in generously. Chief among those players is Riyad Mahrez, who has been in sublime form for Manchester City this term.

The left-footed winger has scored in each of his last seven appearances for Pep Guardiola's men and has been nearly unstoppable of late.

The 30-year old-has scored 16 goals and provided six assists in 27 appearances across all competitions for the Cityzens this season.

#2 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Erling Haaland has already established himself as one of the best strikers in the game at the age of 21. The Borussia Dortmund striker is a phenomenal forward blessed with great athletic and technical ability.

The left-footed striker is an extremely talented marksman who has so often proven to be the difference maker for the Bundesliga outfit since joining them in January 2020. Haaland is tipped to leave Borussia Dortmund to join one of the European giants this summer.

The Norwegian international has scored at more than a goal per game this season. His goal tally stands at 23 from 20 appearances across all competitions this term. Haaland has also assisted six goals.

#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Liverpool v Leicester City - Premier League

Mohamed Salah has been absolutely brilliant for Liverpool since joining them in the summer of 2017. Just when everyone thought that he had maybe hit his ceiling, the Egyptian international has managed to take his game to another level.

Salah has doubled down on his strengths this season with his quick-feet, decision-making and shooting in the final third all being nothing short of world-class. He has already scored an array of wonderful goals this term.

His goalscoring exploits were crucial to Liverpool navigating the Champions League 'group of death' rather comfortably. Salah has scored 23 goals and provided nine assists in 27 appearances across all competitions so far this season.