Top 10 footballers in the world right now apart from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

#7 Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid)

Goals galore when Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez played in La Liga

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi faced some strong goal-scoring competition with Luis Suarez in La Liga while all three of them played in Spain. It was truly a delightful time to watch the game back then.

Although his image has been damaged by some of his on-the-pitch antics, Suarez remains one of the most clinical finishers in the game right now. The Uruguayan had a stunning time at Barcelona, scoring 192 goals across all competitions in just 281 appearances.

Since signing for Atletico Madrid in 2020, Suarez has continued his good form. He played a vital role in the Indians winning the La Liga in the 2020-21 season. He scored 21 goals in 32 matches in the league last season.

His consistent goal-scoring record surely makes him one of the best players in the world right now.

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#6 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Kevin De Bruyne rates Lionel Messi above Cristiano Ronaldo

There aren't many midfielders in the world who are as technically sound and equipped as Kevin De Bruyne. The Manchester City maestro is one of the most beautiful passers in the game right now.

Kevin De Bruyne moved to the Premier League with the Citizens in 2015. Since then, he has blossomed into one of the league's best midfielders using his terrific vision and amazing passing range. The Belgian can score some stunning long range goals using either of his feet.

Kevin De Bruyne is very capable of dictating the flow of the game from midfield, which is why Pep Guardiola adores him. He may not score as many goals as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi do, but his impact on the pitch is impeccable.

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#5 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Cristiano Ronaldo remains Kylian Mbappe's idol despite playing alongside Lionel Messi

The 22-year old is linked with a move to Real Madrid in the near future but remains a Paris Saint-Germain player as of now. With his dynamic game style, Kylian Mbappe is always a threat in attack.

He has blistering pace, amazing dribbling skills and a knack for contributing goals time and again. This has helped Paris Saint-Germain to brutally dominate Ligue 1 in the past few years. Kylian Mbappe is still young and has a very bright future ahead.

If he continues to carry on with the same form and energy, there is no stopping him. He can reach the standards of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the future. Interestingly, Kylian Mbappe idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo and is currently playing alongside Lionel Messi.

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#4 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Erling Haaland's goal-scoring rate can help him outscore both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Speaking of youngsters becoming big players in the future, one just cannot miss Erling Haaland's name. The Norwegian striker has been a deadly monster in front of goal for Borussia Dortmund.

He has a phenomenal goal-scoring record with the German club, scoring 76 goals across all competitions in just 75 appearances. He's just 21 and already looks like a complete striker. Erling Haaland, with his amazing runs and positioning, is a big threat in the box.

No wonder top European clubs are behind his signature from last summer. Erling Haaland is expected to play for a bigger club next season with all the big guns planning to spend big on the Norwegian. With his goal-scoring abilities, he can match up to the standards set by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in front of goal.