We all know for sure that, in the football sport, the importance of having good finishers cannot be overstated. Scoring is the ultimate goal in a game and the ability to finish is what sets the top players apart from the rest. Without further ado, let's take a look at the Top 5 best strikers in the world at the moment (February 2023).
1. Erling Haaland (Norway / Man City)
Actually with his extraordinary physique and world-class finishing skills, Erling Haaland has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world at the age of 22. The Norwegian international has left Borussia Dortmund to join Manchester City in last summer. He has stormed the Premier League this season and is the top scorer in the English top flight.
Haaland has scored 26 goals in 23 Premier League appearances this season. That includes four hat-tricks in the striker's first campaign in England. The Nordic has totaled 32 goals and 4 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions for Manchester City so far.
2. Robert Lewandowski (Poland / Barcelona)
Now talented Lewandowski is one of the greatest strikers of the modern era. He is a superb striker whose goalscoring ability and technical qualities make him one of the most dangerous strikers in recent times. Lewandowski has won the European Golden Shoe for the last two seasons and that reflects his near-unequaled scoring ability with prolific pace.
The Poland 34-year-old left his former club Bayern Munich to join Barcelona last summer. Despite switching clubs in the summer, Lewandowski's scoring form remained unaffected. In 29 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan side this season, Lewandowski has scored 24 goals and provided six assists.
3. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid / France)
France star, Karim Benzema is one of the most complete strikers of his generation. The Frenchman is not only a great finisher, but also excels at bringing his teammates into play with his creativity and smart movement. The 2021-22 season is Benzema's best season at an individual level.
His feat was central to Real Madrid's winning streak in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Benzema's performance helped him win his first Ballon d'Or last year. The 35-year-old has scored 16 goals and provided four assists in 23 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid this season.
4. Harry Kane (England / Tottenham Hotspur)
Spurs Star, Harry Kane is one of the most dangerous goalscorers in modern football, with a remarkable ability to consistently score goals. Kane possesses a combination of dribbling skills, positional awareness and composure that make him a constant threat to opposing defences. The star has an excellent ability to take a first step, allowing him to find space for himself and create scoring opportunities.
Kane is also a good scorer with the ability to score with both feet, with his head and also from many different angles. Thanks to his excellent reading of the game, he often appears at the right time and in the right place to convert chances into goals. The England international has scored 19 goals and provided three assists in 33 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur so far this season.
5. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Napoli)
Napoli starman has really flourished this season and is arguably the best finisher in Serie A at the moment. His scoring form has played a key role in Napoli's dominance in the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old's finishing has undergone a marked change this season and that has put him on the radar of some of Europe's top clubs.
However, Osimhen has scored 19 goals and provided four assists in 23 appearances in all competitions for the Partenopei so far this season. The Nigeria international is one of the best young strikers in the world right now thanks to his phenomenal pace and composure in the bottom third of the pitch.
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