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Football is a game in which teams need to score to win. Teams with good goalscorers and an effective attacking unit are leading the table in their respective leagues whereas those that don't are struggling to win matches on a regular basis.
Teams like Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona are scoring more than 2.5 goals per game and that's the reason why they are at the top. On the other hand, Real Madrid and Chelsea are struggling to win matches on a consistent basis as they don't have a good attacking unit.
Europe's top clubs are blessed with a host of talented attacking players. Here are 10 of the best football attacking trios.
Note: The rankings are done by the basis of the number of goals scored in their respective leagues.
#10 Aubameyang, Lacazette, and Mkhitaryan - Arsenal
Arsenal may currently be struggling at 5th place in the league standings, but that is more or less due to their poor defense. Their forwards, however, have done reasonably well this season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in the previous season's winter transfer window and hit the ground running. He has continued that scoring streak in the current campaign and is currently in the top 3 in this season's Premier League goal-scoring charts.
Alexandre Lacazette has been consistent but Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shown a decline after a good start to the season. They have, however, managed to create chances and score goals themselves, even if they are well behind the unstoppable Aubameyang.
Aubameyang and Lacazette form an attacking pair and so score most of the goals, but Mkhitaryan is Arsenal's third-leading goal scorer in the league.
Aubameyang: 15
Lacazette: 10
Mkhitaryan: 4
Total: 29 Goals
#9 Ronaldo, Mandzukic, and Dybala - Juventus
Juventus are currently enjoying an unbeaten run in the Serie A, winning 21 of their 24 games, mainly thanks to their wonderful attacking trio.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best players in the world, made a shock transfer to Juventus in the summer. There were suggestions that he may struggle to score as many goals in Serie A as he did in La Liga, but the Portuguese forward once again silenced his critics with his goals.
The other two players have been providing ample support to him in attack, while also contributing to the goalscoring tally. The attacking threat these three provide means Juventus will be a hard team to defeat.
Ronaldo: 19
Mandzukic: 8
Dybala: 3
Total: 30 Goals
#8 Pepe, Bamba, and Leao - Lille
Last season, Lille barely managed to save themselves from relegation and finished 17th in Ligue 1.
This season, their attackers have been in incredible form and, against all odds, have taken their team to 2nd position in the league. No one expected this turnaround from Lille.
Pepe, with his performances, has attracted interest from European giants like Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Both Pepe and Bamba have performed well so far this season, with the pair featuring in the list of top 10 scorers in Ligue 1.
Pepe: 16
Bamba: 9
Leao: 7
Total: 32 Goals
#7 Jovic, Haller, and Rebic - Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt's season has been pretty average, and are currently in 7th position. They are trying to reach the top 4 and qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Their attackers have been in great form, with Luka Jovic at the top of goalscoring charts.
Leading the charts when Robert Lewandoski is in great form is almost impossible. Yet, the Serbian has managed to do just that, with 14 goals. His performances have also alerted teams like Barcelona, who are in search of a number 9 to replace Suarez.
The other two in the trio have also been good in terms of scoring and creating chances. Sebastien Haller featured in the top 5 scorers for most of the season and is currently 6th.
Jovic: 14
Haller: 11
Rebic: 7
Total: 32 Goals
#6 Kane, Son, and Moura - Tottenham Hotspur
With Manchester City and Liverpool playing at their best, Tottenham Hotspur have a huge task if they want to remain in the Premier League title race. Critics suggested Spurs made a mistake by not buying any players in the summer and will pay for it. But instead of falling, they are one of the contenders for the league title, considering they are only five points behind Manchester City.
Harry Kane, their leading scorer, was out for more than a month but is still in the race for the Golden Boot, thanks to the fabulous start to his season.
Son Heung-min was Tottenham's leader when Kane was out injured, and he almost scored in every game he played. Lucas Moura was also injured for some weeks but has still managed to significantly contributed to the Tottenham attack.
Kane: 14
Son: 11
Moura: 6
Total: 32 Goals
#5 Reus, Alcacer, and Sancho - Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have been magnificent this season thanks to the performances of their attacking trio. Marco Reus has been brilliant this season and has been very consistent, whether it is scoring goals or providing assists.
Dortmund are currently 3 points ahead of their rivals Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and are on course to end the latter's league domination.
Their super-sub Paco Alcacer has been in extraordinary form, prompting the club to exercise its option to buy him. The €23M they paid Barcelona now looks like a bargain. He has scored many goals coming on as a substitute and helped the team when they needed him the most. He has broken many records this season and will be looking to carry the momentum until the end of the season.
Jadon Sancho has been one of their best players and has looked very good since the season began. The trio will be surely looking to win the title ahead of Bayern.
Reus: 13
Alcacer: 12
Sancho: 7
Total: 32 Goals
#4 Aguero, Sterling, and Sane - Manchester City
Manchester City has broken many records under Pep Guardiola, whether it is breaking the 100 points barrier to win the league or scoring 100+ goals in the league. City have been outstanding in front of goals this season too. Although they are spoilt for choice with the likes of Riyad Mahrez, David Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne, there is no doubt that Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane, and Raheem Sterling form one of the best attacking trio in the world.
Aguero is arguably one of the best forwards in the Premier League, consistently scoring goals over the past 8 years. He is currently leading the goal scoring charts, with Sterling and Sane providing able support.
All three have been in terrific form this season, and fans will hope they continue to score so that Manchester City can win more trophies this season.
Aguero: 17
Sterling: 12
Sane: 8
Total: 37 Goals
#3 Salah, Mane, and Firmino - Liverpool
Arguably one of the most deadly attacking trios in European football, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane have shown that they won't stop scoring goals. With their pace and intelligent use of the ball, their counterattacks are some of the devastating in the game.
Liverpool have been magnificent this season. They have not only defended well but have ripped other teams apart with their quality attack.
Bought from Roma last season, Salah has been a bargain-buy. He won the golden boot last season and has continued his rich vein of form in this campaign too. He is on par with Aguero in the league goalscoring charts in the season so far.
Salah: 17
Mane: 12
Firminho: 9
Total: 38 Goals
#2 Messi, Suarez, and Dembele - Barcelona
Lionel Messi has achieved everything in his career, and it is unlikely that anyone will break his records in the near future. This season, he is Barcelona's captain is leading the side by example, by scoring goals and providing assists in almost every game. Whenever Barcelona need a goal or two, he is the one who steps up.
Luis Suarez, despite turning 32 this year, has once again shown why he is considered to be among the best strikers in the world. His finishing ability is second to none and he is one of those players who put 100% effort on the pitch. As has been the case since he moved to Barcelona, he has only been overshadowed by Messi in terms of goals scored.
Ousmane Dembele's first season with Barcelona was injury-prone and he did not get the chance to prove himself. Brought in as a replacement for Neymar, his pace and dribbles this season has shown why Barcelona paid such a high price for him. He has been in amazing form this season and helped Barcelona with many decisive goals.
Messi: 25
Suarez: 16
Dembele: 8
Total: 49 Goals
#1 Neymar, Mbappe, and Cavani - Paris Saint-Germain
The most expensive front-three in club football, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Edinson Cavani have been extraordinary when it comes to scoring goals and winning matches for Paris Saint-Germain. They have been dominating Ligue 1 and currently lead by 17 points at the top of the table, with a game in hand.
Even if critics suggest that Ligue 1 is easy, it is not as easy to break records on a consistent basis as these three have been doing for the past 2 seasons. With Neymar injured since last month, and Cavani also out temporarily, Mbappe has taken over the mantle of scoring the goals for the team.
The trio make up the top four in the goalscoring charts in Ligue 1, with Mbappe leading the way.
Mbappe: 22
Cavani: 17
Neymar: 13
Total: 52 Goals
