Ranking the top 5 in-form attackers in the UEFA Champions League right now

#1. Lionel Messi

The Argentine is a man on a mission in the competition this term

Once again, the UEFA Champions League has started witnessing the wrath of Barcelona icon Lionel Messi, with the Argentine superstar emerging as the deadliest and hungriest attacker in the European competition at the moment.

After failing to dominate Europe in each of the past 3 years, the talented playmaker has come back with great determination to conquer the continent once again and his performances in the tournament since the beginning of the term are proof that he is truly on a mission this season.

Messi is currently in a class of his own in the UEFA Champions League at the moment, with his incredible 5 goals in just 2 appearances.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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Edited by Sai Krishna