One of the most difficult jobs in the game of football is being a striker. In club football, a striker’s job is not only to score but also hold the play, run the channels, etc. In the last few years, there have been many players who have had a great impact in the game. In this listicle, we will discuss the top 10 best strikers who are currently playing the game.
Top-10 strikers in modern day football
10. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
The 28-year-old helped England qualify for the Euro Cup 2024 final, losing to Spain. He overshadowed a certain Harry Kane, which is not an easy task. He is a definite starter for his club, Aston Villa but not for his country. However, a lot of fans feel he must start for his national side too. Watkins scored one goal during England’s semi final in Euro 24 against the Netherlands
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9. Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt)
He is nicknamed the ‘Egyptian King’ Marmoush has a game which makes fans feel like he is made for the English Premier League. Omar plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga and has emerged as one of the future stars in the last few years. He has scored 13 goals in 12 games.
8. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
Alexander Isak has been compared to Thierry Henry since the time he landed in England. Isak uses his height to motor past defenders, the same right-footed finish in which he leans back to open the scoring opportunities, or the prolific rate with which he racks up goals at Newcastle. He has scored 13 goals in the ongoing Premier League 2024-25 season.
7. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, on loan from Napoli)
The Nigerian player’s potential was identified when he joined Lille in 2019, but it wasn’t until 2022 that the fans got to see what he can do.. A tall, fast, aerially dominant finishing master, Osimhen’s skill set has seen him score pretty much any type of goal imaginable across his Napoli career, guiding them to the Serie A title in 2023 with 26 goals in 32 league games.
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6. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
The Argentina international is averaging around a goal every other game for Inter Milan since joining the team in 2018, with 109 goals and 36 assists in 221 games. A ruthless finisher with a surprisingly physical approach, Martinez has used his skillset to fantastic effect in Italy and could potentially set Inter up for a sustained period of dominance in Italy once again.
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
There is no one in world football like Erling Haaland. No one can beat the offside trap like him and no one puts the willies up defenders more. He has scored 246 goals while playing for different teams.
4. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
The 2018 World Cup winner hasn’t had the best of starts for Real Madrid. However, he is the next big thing in football and is expected to rise from this point. Mbappe is the best dribbler in the world, one of the quickest players in football history and still has that deadly finish in his locker. He has 304 goals while playing for Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain, and AS Monaco.
3. Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting)
Since moving to Sporting, Gyokeres has shown he can do it at the highest level. His recent hat-trick against Manchester City showcased a player right at the top of his game. Gyokeres is the first Swedish forward to score a hat-trick in the Champions League since Zlatan Ibrahamovic. He has scored 74 goals and assisted in 21 goals for Sporting CP. In total, he has scored 372 goals in his career while playing for different clubs.
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2. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Harry Kane’s ability to break records is perhaps the biggest testament to his world-class ability which has kept him at the top of the game for the best part of a decade now. Unfortunate circumstances have seen him go without a trophy throughout his illustrious career, perhaps the only criticism left to throw at a player. He has scored 371 goals while playing for teams such as Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, etc.
1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
The 36-year-old led his side to a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid, recently. He became the first player other than Cristiano Roanldo or Lionel Messi to score 100 Champions League goals. In total, he has 593 goals to his name while playing for different clubs.
