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We have seen so many mesmerizing things unfold on a football pitch. We have seen players who can do things with the ball that defies description. The Ronaldos and Ronaldinhos of the footballing world have stumped us with their tricks and skills.
But nothing is more important in a game of football than scoring goals. In football, the ones who score the goals are the ones who steal the limelight. A forward's primary responsibility is to score goals on a consistent basis for his side. Most players prefer to strike the ball with their stronger foot to maximize their chances of finding the back of the net.
But there are also some exceptional individuals who can use both their feet to great effect. Such players are a nightmare to defend against for defenders as there is simply no predicting which way they are going to go.
Without further ado, let's take a look at five players with the most number of weak-footed goals across Europe's top five leagues in 2021.
#5 Luis Muriel (Atalanta) - 7 goals
Luis Muriel has been nothing short of sensational for Atalanta since joining the club in 2019. The Colombian international had had an underwhelming stint with Sevilla but showed glimpses of what he can offer during a brief loan spell with Fiorentina in 2019.
Atalanta took note of Muriel's contributions to the Serie A outfit and signed him from Sevilla for €18 million in the summer of 2019. Since then, the 30-year-old has been one of Atalanta's standout performers. He is a well-rounded forward whose playmaking skills are almost on par with his predatory instincts.
He has scored 48 goals and provided 17 assists in 106 appearances for Atalanta. Muriel is gifted in a technical sense and is excellent with the ball at his feet. That he can strike the ball sweetly with both feet is a key feature of his game. Muriel scored a total of seven goals with his weaker left foot in Serie A in 2021.
#4 Gaetan Laborde (Rennes) - 7 goals
Rennes forward Gaetan Laborde has been in excellent form for Rennes in the ongoing season. In 26 appearances across all competitions for the Ligue 1 outfit, Laborde has scored 14 goals and provided four assists.
The 27-year-old prefers to shoot with his left foot. He is a technically adept attacker whose excellent close control and dribbling ability make him one of the best forwards in Ligue 1.
Although he prefers using his left foot, Laborde has no qualms finding the back of the net with his right. He scored seven goals with his right foot in 2021.
#3 Piotr Zielinski (Napoli) - 8 goals
Piotr Zielinski is a technically gifted attacking midfielder who has been one of Napoli's best players in recent seasons. The Polish international is a joy to watch with the ball at his feet.
He can glide past opposition defenders thanks to his close control and incredible burst of pace. Zielinski is left-footed but he uses both feet to great effect. He is excellent at navigating tight spaces thanks to his ability to receive and move the ball deftly with both feet.
Zielinski is not only good at orchestrating play in the final third but he also scores very valuable goals. He scored a total of eight goals with his right foot in 2021.
#2 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) - 8 goals
Kylian Mbappe is widely viewed as heir apparent to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Frenchman is only 23-years-old but he has been world-class for more than five years now. The French World Cup winner has already accomplished more than some top footballers have done over their entire careers.
Mbappe is one of the most exciting and entertaining players on the planet. His blistering pace and incredible dribbling ability make him one of the most elusive attackers on the planet. The Frenchman is also an excellent finisher and is one of the most prolific forwards in Europe.
Mbappe prefers using his right foot and scores the majority of his goals with it. But if the situation demands it, he would have no trouble shifting the ball to his left and going hell for leather. He scored a total of eight goals in Ligue 1 with his weaker left foot in 2021.
#1 Jonathan David (Lille) - 9 goals
Young Canadian striker Jonathan David is one of the most promising young strikers currently plying their trade in Europe. David has been phenomenal for Lille and the Canadian national team. He has already scored 16 goals in 27 appearances across all competitions for the reigning Ligue 1 champions.
The 21-year-old is ambipedal. He dribbles with his right foot but can produce exquisite finishes with both feet. David finishes so well with his left foot at times that you might even mistake him for being a left-footer.
But he takes his penalties with his right foot and it can get a little confusing at times when you witness how easy he makes scoring with his weaker foot look. He scored a total of nine goals with his weaker foot in 2021.
