*Scoring Goals — Football’s Toughest Task*
Scoring is the hardest part of football, which makes great strikers incredibly valuable. Some teams share goals around, but the best clubs usually have one or two forwards who lead the way.
This list ranks the **15 best strikers in the world right now**, based on stats like:
* Goals and assists
* Goals per game
* Impact on their team
* Big-match performances
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### **15. Hugo Ekitike** *(Liverpool)*
After a great season at PSG, Ekitike moved to Liverpool. With his speed and skill, he’s expected to be a big part of Arne Slot’s attack.
**Stats:**
151 apps | 50 goals | 25 assists
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### **14. Marcus Thuram** *(Inter Milan)*
Often overshadowed by Lautaro Martinez, Thuram has still been key for Inter’s recent success in Serie A and Europe.
**Stats:**
355 apps | 96 goals | 57 assists
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### **13. Cristiano Ronaldo** *(Al-Nassr)*
Even at 40, Ronaldo topped the Saudi league scoring charts in 2023 with 54 goals. He continues to break records.
**Stats:**
1,054 apps | 794 goals | 242 assists
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### **12. Serhou Guirassy** *(Borussia Dortmund)*
After shining at Stuttgart, Guirassy moved to Dortmund and made an immediate impact. He’s now a Champions League top scorer.
**Stats:**
350 apps | 153 goals | 25 assists
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### **11. Ollie Watkins** *(Aston Villa)*
Watkins helped Villa return to the Champions League after 40 years. His consistency has made him one of the league’s best.
**Stats:**
444 apps | 162 goals | 74 assists
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### **10. Victor Osimhen** *(Galatasaray)*
Osimhen starred at Napoli before joining Galatasaray. Known for pace and power, he remains a deadly forward.
**Stats:**
264 apps | 151 goals | 36 assists
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### **9. Omar Marmoush** *(Manchester City)*
Marmoush recently joined Man City and is tipped to succeed Mo Salah. He can play as a main striker or second forward.
**Stats:**
239 apps | 78 goals | 35 assists
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### **8. Julian Alvarez** *(Atletico Madrid)*
Now a main man at Atletico, Alvarez continues to shine after leaving Man City, where he supported Haaland.
**Stats:**
282 apps | 119 goals | 58 assists
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### **7. Lautaro Martinez** *(Inter Milan)*
Inter’s captain and top scorer, Lautaro led them to the Serie A title and won the Golden Boot last season.
**Stats:**
397 apps | 180 goals | 56 assists
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### **6. Viktor Gyokeres** *(Sporting CP)*
Gyokeres lit up the Portuguese league with goals and assists, catching the eye of top Premier League clubs.
**Stats:**
395 apps | 220 goals | 65 assists
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### **5. Alexander Isak** *(Newcastle United)*
Isak impressed with 21 goals last season. His blend of skill, speed, and composure makes him one of the best young strikers.
**Stats:**
324 apps | 144 goals | 30 assists
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### **4. Erling Haaland** *(Manchester City)*
Haaland’s scoring numbers are incredible. Though sometimes criticized for quiet games, he remains one of the top finishers globally.
**Stats:**
329 apps | 259 goals | 57 assists
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### **3. Harry Kane** *(Bayern Munich)*
Kane is a complete striker — a goal scorer and playmaker. His move to Bayern brought silverware and kept his scoring numbers high.
**Stats:**
610 apps | 392 goals | 105 assists
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### **2. Robert Lewandowski** *(Barcelona)*
Still unstoppable, Lewandowski delivers in big moments and keeps adding to his incredible goal tally.
**Stats:**
823 apps | 610 goals | 155 assists
### **1. Kylian Mbappe** *(Real Madrid)*
Mbappe is the full package — pace, power, goals, assists, and flair. Now at Real Madrid, he’s the most dangerous attacker in world football.
**Stats:**
442 apps | 334 goals | 132 assists
