'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Although not really renowned for the attacking side of football, Serie A has boasted some of the world's best forwards over the years. From the likes of Diego Maradona and Ronaldo Nazario to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo, the league has had a plethora of attackers that are renowned the world over.
The quality of forwards in Serie A has even changed the style of football being played in the league to a more attack-oriented one. This current crop of forwards is no exception, with many of them having already established themselves as great players in their own right.
Today's list will talk about the five most valuable forwards in Serie A. It must be noted that the players are valued based on their performances, age, contract length and injury history and not their value to their respective clubs. With that being said, here are the
Top 5 most valuable Serie A forwards right now
Values provided by Football Transfers
#5 Victor Osimhen (Napoli) - €44.4 million
Following a stellar 2019-20 campaign for French side Lille, Napoli bought Victor Osimhen for a club-record €50 million, which could reportedly rise to €81 million in the future.
The Nigerian striker had an impressive debut campaign in Serie A, however his season was marred by injury. Osimhen bagged 10 goals and 3 assists in 16 league starts for Napoli and is set to have a huge 2021-22 season ahead of him.
Osimhen's lightning-quick pace and finishing ability makes him a menace for defenders to deal with and at only 22-years old, the Nigerian has a long career ahead of him. Expect his stock at Napoli to only rise from here on out.
#4 Ciro Immobile (Lazio) - €45.1 million
Ciro Immobile has been terrorizing Serie A defenses ever since joining Lazio from Sevilla back in 2016. The Italian has become one of the most prolific strikers in the world and is constantly in the conversation for the Golden Boot.
The Lazio man has cracked the 25-goal mark in four out of the last five seasons, winning the European Golden Shoe for the 2019-20 campaign. Last season, Immobile scored 25 goals across all competitions for Lazio and finished fourth in Serie A's top scorers chart. The Italian also led the line for Italy at Euro 2020 which the Azzurri eventually went on to win.
Immobile's movement and shooting ability makes him a threat from anywhere in the box and his physicality and aerial prowess is also nothing to scoff at. The Italian has scored 150 goals in 220 appearances for Lazio and is the club's all-time top scorer.
#3 Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli) - €51.6 million
Lorenzo Insigne has been a world-class player for Napoli over the years. The forward has consistently shown his quality and has been one of Serie A's standout players over the past decade.
The Italian is one of the most dangerous players in the world, cutting in off the left wing. Insigne finished the 2020-21 season with 19 goals and 11 assists across all competitions and was a huge factor in Italy's triumph at UEFA Euro 2020.
Insigne's pace, dribbling and shooting abilities are up there with the world's best and the Italian is a constant thorn in the side of Serie A defenses. The Italian is in the prime of his career and one of the best players in the world.
#2 Federico Chiesa (Juventus) - €54.7 million
At only 23-years-old, Federico Chiesa has the world at his feet. Arguably the best player for both Juventus and Italy last season, the winger has shown that he deserves to be mentioned alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland as a generational talent.
The Italian was the only bright spot in Juventus' disappointing 2020-21 campaign. Chiesa finished the season with 15 goals and 11 assists across all competitions and helped a rather poor Juventus side finish 4th in Serie A. The Italian's performances at UEFA Euro 2020 earned him a place in the team of the tournament as well.
Chiesa's versatility allows him to play across the forward line and even drop back into midfield if required. His dribbling ability, workrate and high gamesense makes him indispensable for both club and country. Given that he is only 23-years-old, Chiesa is only going to keep getting better and better and be at the forefront of Italian football for years to come.
#1 Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) - €68.2 million
Lautaro Martinez has lit up Serie A since joining Inter Milan from Racing Club back in 2018. The Argentine has become one of the world's most sought after players and it is clear to see why.
Martinez has just kept getting better with every season and his goal contributions have also been increasing. The striker finished the 2020-21 campaing with 19 goals and 7 assists across all competitions, despite playing second fiddle behind Belgian superstar Romelu Lukaku.
Martinez is the complete striker with good pace, dribbling, finishing and shooting ability. He also has that signature South American feistiness which makes him a huge threat to defenders.
Now, following the Belgian's departure, Martinez can finally take over the reigns at Inter and take his performances to the next level. One can expect a huge 2021-22 season for the Argentine superstar.
