Top 5 highest paid forwards in the Premier League

The English Premier League is one of the most marketable leagues, apart from being one of the very best in the world. It boasts some of the finest players in the world in every position.

In any team, the forwards are perhaps the most important factor because they create and score goals that decide the outcome of a game. No wonder they dominate the lists of highest paid players in any generation.

The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who are considered as the greatest forwards at the moment, play in the La Liga. But, that doesn't mean the Premier League has any scarcity of top-quality strikers. The English top-tier also boasts some of the finest strikers of this generation and thanks to the wealth of the English clubs, their contributions are weighed equally well in terms of money.

That being said, let's have a look at the top 5 highest paid forwards in the English Premier League.

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#5 Eden Hazard (£220,000 per week)

Eden Hazard is regarded as one of the world's best footballers

Belgian winger Eden Hazard moved to Chelsea in a £32 million deal from French club Lille in 2012. Since his arrival in England, he has grown into one of the best players in the world, let alone the league.

Eden Hazard currently earns £220,000 per week at Stamford Bridge. Playing on the left, the Chelsea speedster is excellent at cutting inside and creating chances for his teammates to score goals. Also, he has superb dribbling abilities which enable him to get past opponents with ease.

His exploits haven't gone unnoticed since Spanish giants Real Madrid are hell-bent on signing him as a replacement for Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. No doubt he has what it takes to be a Los Blancos player, but it definitely won't be easy to fill the mighty boots of CR7 at the Bernabeu.

#4 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (£220,000 per week)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been sidelined due to injuries

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved to Manchester United in a £ 13.50 million from Paris Saint-Germain in July 2016. During his debut season, he clinched 3 titles with the club, netting 28 times in all competitions.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic currently earns £220,000 per week at Old Trafford. The mighty Swede is a clinical finisher, known for his ability to find the net in the most unusual circumstances. Also, he is an aerial threat to his opponents during set-pieces. Apart from being a prolific number 9, he can function equally well as a playmaker.

Ibrahimovic has been plagued with injuries since the second half of his debut season at Old Trafford. After a prolonged spell at the sidelines and having fallen to the fringes, the striker is expected to make a move in the upcoming summer.

#3 Romelu Lukaku (£250,000 per week)

Romelu Lukaku is one of the best strikers in the Premier League

Belgian marksman Romelu Lukaku shook hands with Manchester United in a £75 million deal in 2017. The fee might sound too much, but 87 goals in 167 appearances coupled with the title of Belgium's all-time leading goalscorer ought to justify the price tag.

Lukaku pockets weekly wages of £250,000 at Manchester United. He is known for his athletic built, which helps him to hold the ball up against opponents. He is also an aerial danger due to his physical advantage and tall stature. Added to that, he is also prolific and consistent in front of goal, having scored 20+ goals in the last three seasons.

Lukaku was off to a flying start at United, finding the net 10 times in 9 games and breaking Sir Bobby Charlton's previous record of 9 goals in 9 matches. As the season progressed, he faded a little but seems to be back to his usual torpor at the moment.

He has scored 22 times in 40 games across all competitions and looks set to play a major role in the upcoming years at Old Trafford.

#2 Sergio Aguero (£260,000 per week)

Sergio Aguero is a consistent performer

Argentine attacker Sergio Aguero joined Manchester City in 2011, becoming one of the crucial marquee signings following Sheikh Mansour's takeover of the club. The Citizens forked out £38 million to acquire his signature, beating rivals Chelsea in the process.

Sergio Aguero possesses a keen eye for goal coupled with immaculate finishing skills. He also has fine dribbling abilities and a breath-taking work-ethic.

In his seven years at the Etihad, he has scored more than 25 goals every season in all competitions. Kun Aguero has always played a crucial role in big games. Recently, he also became the Manchester City all-time top scorer. So, don't u think he deserves the wages he earns?

#1 Alexis Sanchez (£500,000 per week)

Alexis Sanchez is the Premier League's highest paid player

Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez became the steal of the season when he joined Manchester United in a straight swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January.

The 29-year-old is a fantastic playmaker capable of creating a plethora of chances for his fellow attackers. Apart from his sublime passing skills, he is also a tactically flexible footballer, capable of functioning in almost every attacking position on the pitch. However, he usually functions as a left winger or a secondary striker in games.

Alexis's arrival has strengthened the Red Devils but it remains to be seen whether the Chilean can cope with the pressure that comes with wearing the famous number 7 shirt at Old Trafford. Added to that, he also has to handle the burden of proving himself worthy of being the Premier League's highest paid player.

Of course, he has all the abilities to be successful, but only time will tell whether he succeeds in fulfilling the expectations of the United faithful.