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Out of numerous positions in the eleven, one is of the striker. A striker is the one who leads the team's attack from the front.
Striking has always been a very popular and dominant role in the sport during this modern era and that is why you see a lot of elite clubs splashing mouth-watering figures to acquire this spectacular set of players.
Europe is the home of the finest strikers in the world at the moment, with many superstars rising up and using their darting runs, pace, knack for goals, ariel abilities, physicality and intelligence.
There are many world class strikers in the world now and some are big names, Romelu Lukaku, Karim Benzema, Dries Mertens, Harry Kane, Roberto Firmino , Jesus, Dzeko,, Aubameyang and many more.
Here we take a look at the top 5 strikers in the world currently.
#5. Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski started the season after a disappointing World Cup in Russia as Poland were knocked out early in the group stages but the striker bears little responsibility after being provided with scanty service.
While Bayern Munich may not be having the best of seasons in Bundesliga as they sit at 5th position on the points table as Borussia Dortmund who sit on top of the table are 7 points clear of Bayern. The state of Bayern may not be down to Lewandowski as he has been brilliant if assessed by his individual performances. The Polish international has scored 7 goals and set up 3 goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season in just 10 games.
The 30-year-old remains one of the greatest strikers in the game, as he continues to demonstrate it at Bayern Munich. While the Pole's touch, movement and link-up play are still outstanding Bayern must hope he gets them out of this rut.
#4. Mauro Icardi
Icardi was largely untested at the very highest level, having never appeared at a World Cup or in the Champions League before this season. The Argentine finally got the chance to end his absence from the latter competition this season following Inter’s qualification, which owed much to his contributions in front of goal.
Mauro Icardi has been leading Inter Milan's attack line for years now and is arguably one of the best at what he does on the field. Icardi has shoved the ball in the back of the net 7 times and set up 2 goals for Inter in Serie A this season. He has been impressive in UCL as well with Inter Milan look set to lock the second spot in group B and the group was termed the group of death as Inter were tied alongside FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspurs and PSV.
So far this season Icardi has been Inter Milan's main man and if a team is to challenge Juventus this season for the Serie A it has to be one amongst Napoli or Inter, and for that Inter would want Icardi to stay pumped up throughout the season.
#3. Sergio Aguero
Sergio Kun Aguero’s days at Manchester City looked to be numbered early on in Pep Guardiola’s tenure, but the Argentine international has demonstrated his enduring quality in the last year to climb back above Gabriel Jesus in the centre-forward pecking order.
The Argentine international has scored 8 times and set up 4 goals for Manchester City in Premier League this season in just 12 appearances. Kun Aguero put in exemplary performances this season against Chelsea in the Community Shield and city rivals Manchester United in the Premier League.
Aguero’s combination play and ability to press from the front have improved under Guardiola’s tutelage, and the 30-year-old has ultimately become more of an all-round striker. Aguero has become a player who leads his team and it is hugely down to his contributions they sit on top of the Premier League table.
#2. Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez has shown some signs of inconsistency throughout the season until now but he has stepped up for his team whenever his side were in dire need of him. The Uruguayan international has scored 9 times and set up 4 goals in the 12 games he has featured in for FC Barcelona in La Liga this season.
Suarez took over the protagonist role for his team when Leo Messi was forced out with an injury he sustained against Sevilla which ruled him out for 3-4 weeks. He unleashed the beast inside him in the El Clasico when he scored an amazing hat-trick to demolish Real Madrid who went on to lose 5-1. Luis Suarez also got his team all of the 3 points when he scored in the dying minutes of the game against Rayo Vallecano.
The Uruguayan offers plenty more besides goals. He is technically gifted and physically strong, can drop deep and sprint in behind. The former Liverpool man is extremely well-rounded and, on his day, impossible to play against.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus this summer from Real Madrid C.F in one of the biggest deals of the summer and is he is arguably the best player in world.
The experience Ronaldo brings to this side is enormous as he has won the UCL five times in his career and the Juventus board is convinced that Ronaldo can lead Juventus to European glory.
The beginning of Ronaldo's Juventus chapter may have been shaky and rough as it took him four games (320 minutes) to finally find the back of the net. He ended his rut when he struck twice in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo after drawing blanks against Chievo, Lazio and Parma. Ronaldo's UCL debut for Juventus against Valencia also did not go as planned as he was sent off around the half an hour mark with a straight red card.
Ronaldo endured a tough start to life in Turin but with his never-give-up attitude he has changed his fortunes netting 8 times and setting up 5 goals in Serie A in just 12 games. Ronaldo also struck his first UCL goal for Juventus against Manchester United which they eventually lost 2-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the reasons for Juventus' record breaking start to the Serie A game as they have garnered 34 points out of 36 in just 12 games and Juventus will like to use Ronaldo's experience and brilliance to bring the UCL to Turin.
