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Paris Saint-Germain forwards Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are arguably three of the most recognizable names in the footballing world. The majestic attacking trio were tipped to bring the world to its knees, but a lack of understanding and injuries have kept them from firing.
While this potentially world-beating trio await recalibration, a few others have already made themselves big in the 2021-22 campaign. Here are the top-five attacking trios that have scored for fun in Europe this season:
Note: For this list, we have considered the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the top domestic footballing leagues in Europe. This list does not count the goals scored in Super Cups.
#5 Immobile, Pedro, Milinkovic-Savic - 27 goals (Lazio)
Serie A giants Lazio are currently sitting in seventh position in the Italian top-flight. Their defensive discipline has been abysmal this season and it would have dragged them further down the standings had it not been for three capable goalscorers.
Ciro Immobile, Pedro, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic have been Lazio’s top-three goalscorers across all competitions in the present campaign, scoring a combined total of 27 goals.
As expected, Italian sharpshooter Immobile has been their leading goalscorer, with the veteran hitting 13 Serie A and three Europa League goals.
Former Barcelona and Chelsea man Pedro has also been quite prolific for the Italian outfit, scoring five league goals and one Europa League goal.
Finally, there is the ever graceful midfielder Milinkovic-Savic, who has popped up with five Serie A strikes since the start of the campaign.
#4 Schick, Wirtz, Diaby - 28 goals (Bayer Leverkusen)
Bayer Leverkusen have done quite well for themselves in the Bundesliga this season. They find themselves in third position after 14 matchdays, sitting seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
The trio of Patrik Schick, Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby have been particularly impressive for the German outfit this season, contributing heavily to their good fortune.
The three have pitched in with 22 of Leverkusen’s 35 Bundesliga goals this season, proving themselves to be invaluable to Die Werkself.
Euro 2020 joint-top goalscorer Patrik Schick has been the club’s leading goal-getter this season. The Czech international has not only scored 12 goals in the Bundesliga, but he has also assisted thrice in the German top-flight.
Attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz and winger Moussa Diaby have been equally prolific for Bayer Leverkusen this term. Both Wirtz and Diaby have each pitched in with five goals in the Bundesliga and added three more in the UEFA Europa League.
#3 Benzema, Vinicius, Asensio - 33 goals (Real Madrid)
Since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid have relied on the genius of Karim Benzema in front of goal. The Frenchman has shouldered the responsibility with impeccable ease, popping up with goals and assists more often than not.
This season, too, the 2021 Nations League winner has been scoring for fun, netting 17 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions.
Unlike previous seasons, Benzema has not been the lone goal-getter for Real Madrid. Left-winger Vinicius Junior has also stepped up as a dependable goalscorer for Los Blancos.
Under Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius has looked a lot calmer and composed in front of goal. The Brazilian already has 12 goals to his name this season and looks destined to add plenty more over the course of the campaign.
Marco Asensio has not been as prolific as the other two, but his four-goal contribution is not to be taken lightly, considering the limited opportunities he has gotten so far.
#2 Salah, Mane, Jota - 37 goals (Liverpool)
Under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have thrived in a 4-3-3 formation. A traditional front three, with a solid midfield base and two flying full-backs, the system was already near-perfect.
However, afraid of being caught out, Klopp has looked for more options this season. He has made it more aggressive.
With Diogo Jota coming in for Roberto Firmino, Liverpool have become even more direct in the ongoing campaign. They know how to use their pace and have the understanding to complete complicated maneuvers.
To no one’s surprise, Mohamed Salah has once again emerged as Liverpool’s most prolific forward. The Egypt international already has 19 goals to his name and is hungry for more.
Sadio Mane and Jota, on the other hand, have pitched in with nine goals each across all competitions this campaign.
#1 Lewandowski, Gnabry, Sane - 41 goals (Bayern Munich)
Robert Lewandowski missed out on his first Ballon d’Or by the narrowest of margins this year. On the pitch, however, he seems to be in a class of his own. The Poland international has already scored 25 'eligible' goals this season, with two remaining strikes coming in the DFL Supercup.
Out of his 25 wonderful strikes, 16 have come in the Bundesliga, helping Bayern Munich keep their place at the summit.
Lewandowski’s goalscoring form has been on display in the Champions League as well, with the forward scoring nine goals in only five appearances.
Although not nearly as prolific as the Bayern number 9, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane have also been quite potent in front of goal. Both German forwards have netted eight goals across all competitions this season.
