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#3 Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has been one of the best players, if not the best, in the world since 2019. The Polish forward has been leading the charge for the Bavarians since 2014, and he only seems to get better every year.
The former Borussia Dortmund man is one of the very few out-and-out centre-forwards left in world football. He knows how to chase the ball, how to position himself. And most importantly, he knows how to be in the right place at the right time. His knack for the spectacular allowed him to score 103 goals in the last two seasons, considerably more than what Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo managed.
This season, the Bayern number 9 has picked up right where he left off last term. He has netted 11 goals in seven appearances across all competitions, including a Champions League group stage brace against Barcelona.
#2 Erling Haaland - Borussia Dortmund
Alongside Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland is the most sought-after young forward in the world. The Borussia Dortmund star is a menacing presence in and around the opposition box, thanks to his world-class off-the-ball movement and unmatched physicality. Banking on his strengths, the Norwegian forward has led Borussia Dortmund to four wins in five Bundesliga fixtures this season.
The 21-year-old striker is not just great at hitting the back of the net, but he is also quite a capable creator. Haaland, who has seven goals in five Bundesliga matches, also has four assists, which sheds light on his creative side. Valued at €130m, Haaland is one of the most valuable players in the world, and his stats surely justify his sky-high valuation.
#1 Karim Benzema - Real Madrid
Karim Benzema has been Real Madrid’s knight in shining armor since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in 2018. The Frenchman has rarely misfired over the last three seasons, emerging as the team’s leading scorer with 87 goals across all competitions. He has enjoyed his best-ever start to a league campaign so far this season.
Benzema has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in the 2021-22 La Liga campaign. To put his stats into perspective, Real Madrid’s biggest rival, Barcelona, have scored eight goals in La Liga this season.
With over 71% goal contribution for Real Madrid in the league this season, Benzema has cemented his place as the team’s best player. Thanks to his heroics, Real Madrid currently sit at the top of the La Liga table with 16 points after six rounds.
