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Strikers are the players who demand the most money and are the ones who run away with most of the accolades. Their performances are vital to the team and a bad day for a striker could lead to a bad day for the team. If the forwards fail to score at least once, the team's chances of winning reduce.
The centre-forwards are generally the ones who score the most goals while the wingers deliver with the most no. of assists. A world class centre-forward is a necessity for most teams and without a world class centre-forward, teams struggle to score goals.
From Sergio Aguero at Manchester City to Mauro Icardi at Inter Milan and Aleksandar Mitrovic at Fulham, every team has a superb centre-forward.
Centre-forwards demand the most money and have the highest market values in the world, as can be noticed in many transfers. The likes of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane have astronomical market values of €150 million.
So, without further ado, let us have a look at the top 5 centre-forwards in the world.
Note: Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't been included as his main position isn't that of a centre-forward
#5 Kylian Mbappe
The teenage sensation has been astounding over the last year and has delivered magical performances consistently. He is a deadly striker and teams are afraid of playing against him. He has formed a feared attacking trio along with Edison Cavani and Neymar, PSG. He was in amazing form at the World Cup and even took home the Best Young Player Award.
He carried his amazing form from the World Cup into the domestic campaign and is the currently the leading goal scorer in the Ligue 1. He has scored 4 goals and assisted twice in just 3 games but, he was sent off in the last game and has been suspended. This is an obstruction in his path to becoming the top scorer in the Ligue 1.
Last season, he played 46 times and scored 21 times, to go with 15 assists. He is a versatile player and played as a left winger, right winger and as a second striker apart from, centre-forward.
He is only 19 years old and we could see him dominate world football in the coming years.
All stats via Transfermarkt
#4 Robert Lewandowski
The Polish superstar has made a name for himself as one of the very best while representing Bayern Munich. He is their main man and they rely heavily on him to score goals. He is the typical No.9 as he is well built and quite strong. Add his shooting skills to them, he can be compared to any player in the world.
He has started his season on a bright note with 6 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches. Last season, he scored 41 times and assisted 5 goals in 48 matches. He was one of the top goal scorers in Europe and if he continues his good run of form, he can win the European Golden Boot.
Also read: Top 5 candidates for the European Golden Boot this season
#3 Harry Kane
The Englishman is one of the best in the world and is known for his prolific goal scoring abilities. He is the main reason for Tottenham Hotspur's success and has been one of the most consistent forwards in the PL. He has been very good while playing for England, as well. He won the Golden Boot at the World Cup and led England to the semi-final.
His exploits at the World Cup prove that he can outshine any player in the world. The star striker has scored 2 goals and assisted once in 4 games this season. Last season, he played 48 games and netted 41 times, he also assisted 5 times. Coincidentally, Robert Lewandowski had the same stats last season!
#2 Antoinne Griezmann
The World Cup winner is an incredible player and has the ability to be the goal scorer for a team or to be the playmaker for a team. The Frenchman won the Bronze Ball and Silver Boot for his exploits at the World Cup. He was sensational at the World Cup and also helped Atletico Madrid to the UEFA Super Cup and the Europa League.
He has scored once and assisted once in 4 games, this season. Last season, he scored 29 goals and assisted 15 times in 49 games. He has always flown under the radar in La Liga due to players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
He will look to score goals in a flurry, this season and prove to everybody that he has the ability to score 40-45 goals in a season.
#1 Sergio Aguero
The Argentine star is one of the best in the world and has the ability to dictate the results of games even with a little help. The Manchester City forward is lethal with his finishing and his presence of mind is amazing. He scored 2 goals for Argentina in the World Cup but, his efforts went in vain as his team was knocked out in the Round of 16.
He has started this season with a bang, as he has scored 5 times in 5 games and also assisted once. Last season, he scored 30 goals and assisted 7 times in 39 appearances. These stats are incredible and if one considers that he was injured midway through the season, these stats look lethal.
He is one of Manchester City's most vital assets and they will rely on him to help them defend their title.
Honorable mentions: Edison Cavani, Luis Suarez, Romelu Lukaku, Mauro Icardi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
