Ranking the 5 best forwards in Serie A this year (2021)

Several forwards have lit up Serie A this year
Several forwards have lit up Serie A this year

#3 Giovanni Simeone

Simeone has been a huge problem for even the best defenses in Serie A this term
Simeone has been a huge problem for even the best defenses in Serie A this term

Giovanni Simeone is proving to be a big-game player for Hellas Verona this season. The striker has been a thorn in the side of many elite clubs in the division so far with his brilliant goalscoring exploits.

Simeone scored four goals against Lazio this term, two against Juventus and one each versus Napoli and Atalanta. Overall, he's recorded 12 goals to his name in 19 Serie A appearances for Hellas Verona so far.

The 26-year-old currently ranks third on the list of top scorers in the division this season.


#2 Ciro Immobile

The Lazio striker is still going strong in Serie A
The Lazio striker is still going strong in Serie A

Ciro Immobile has been one of the finest attackers in Serie A for many years. Thanks to his incredible consistency, the Lazio striker has once again made it into the list of the best forwards in the Italian top flight.

Last season proved to be a prolific one for the Italian, who managed to rack up 20 goals and seven assists in 35 Serie A games. Ciro Immobile has carried his spectacular form into the current campaign, scoring consistently for Lazio in the Italian top flight.

The 31-year-old currently ranks second on the list of top scorers in the division with 13 goals and two assists to his name in 15 appearances.


#1 Dusan Vlahovic

The Fiorentina forward is enjoying another prolific outing this season
The Fiorentina forward is enjoying another prolific outing this season

The Fiorentina striker put up a great fight with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku for the Serie A Golden Boot last season. His return of 21 goals and two assists in 37 games was the fourht-best recorded in the Italian top flight last season.

Dusan Vlahovic has raised his game significantly this season, becoming more deadly and ferocious in front of goal. The Serbian is currently leading the race for the Serie A Golden Shoe, with 16 goals and three assists to his name so far.

That includes an impressive eight goals in his last seven appearances in the Italian elite division. The striker is well-placed to go home with the Capocannoniere award this season.

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