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Who are the top 25 best strikers in the world? Profiles, stats, more
Helix Odhiambo, Jackline Wangare, Adrianna Simwa
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
The best strikers in the world prove their value every time they step on the pitch. Beyond scoring goals, forwards also contribute to the defensive aspect of football by holding the ball and creating chances. Here are some of the most talented and the world's best strikers.
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The best strikers in the world have scored over 25 goals per season for their club and international teams. They have the power to change the outcome of a match when in possession of the ball or create chances.
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25. Rasmus Hojlund - Manchester United
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- Full name: Rasmus Winther Højlund
- Date of birth: 4 February 2003
- Age: 20 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Club: Manchester United
- Appearances: 101
- Goals: 32
Rasmus Højlund plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the Denmark national team. Rasmus played international football for Denmark from under-16 and under-21. He was signed from Atlanta to Manchester United for a fee of £72 million.
24. Santiago Gimenez - Eredivisie
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- Full name: Santiago Tomás Giménez
- Date of birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Place of birth: 18 April 2001
- Age: 22 years old (as of 2023)
- Club: Eredivisie
- Appearances: 165
- Goals: 59
Santiago Gimenez is a striker for the Eredivisie club and Mexico national team. He played for the Mexico under-15, under-18, under-20 and under-23 teams.
23. Phil Foden - Manchester City
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- Full name: Philip Walter Foden
- Date of birth: 28 May 2000
- Age: 23 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Stockport, England
- Club: Manchester City
- Appearances: 235
- Goals: 65
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Phil Foden primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and is widely regarded as one of the best young strikers in the world of football. Phil Foden has already made over 100 appearances for Manchester City and has won several trophies, including two Premier League titles and an FA Cup.
22. Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Everton
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- Full name: Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin
- Date of birth: 16 March 1997
- Age: 26 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Sheffield, England
- Club: Everton
- Appearances: 263
- Goals: 78
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is known for his aerial ability, strength, and work rate. He has been a regular starter for Everton since 2016. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored over 40 goals for the club. Dominic has also represented his country internationally, debuting for the England national team in 2020.
21. Darwin Núñez - Liverpool
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- Full name: Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro
- Date of birth: 24 June 1999
- Age: 24 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Artigas, Uruguay
- Club: Liverpool
- Appearances: 198
- Goals: 90
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Darwin Núñez is a right-footed player with an athletic frame and excellent acceleration. His sprinting speed is the defining feature of his athletic abilities. Darwin Núñez excels at attacking open spaces and creating shots in various situations.
20. Victor Osimhen - Napoli
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- Full name: Victor James Osimhen
- Date of birth: 29 December 1998
- Age: 24 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- Club: Napoli
- Appearances: 201
- Goals: 103
Victor has earned recognition as one of the premier strikers globally and is widely regarded as one of the top players in the world. Renowned for his exceptional finishing, speed, strength, and athleticism, he achieved the impressive rank of 8th in the 2023 Ballon d'Or awards held in Paris, France. Notably, Victor Osimhen made history by becoming the first Nigerian to secure a position in the prestigious top ten of the Ballon d'Or.
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19. Diogo Jota - Liverpool
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- Full name: Diogo José Teixeira da Silva
- Date of birth: 4 December 1996
- Age: 26 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Porto, Portugal
- Club: Liverpool
- Appearances: 342
- Goals: 117
Diogo Jota is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for the Premier League club Liverpool and the Portugal national team. He mainly plays as a forward and can also operate as a winger. Diogo Jota began his career at the Porto academy and played for Pacos de Ferreira, Atlético Madrid, Wolves and Liverpool.
18. Simy Nwankwo - Benevento
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- Full name: Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo
- Date of birth: 7 May 1992
- Age: 31 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Onitsha, Nigeria
- Club: Benevento
- Appearances: 377
- Goals: 118
Simy Nwankwo is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Benevento on loan from Salernitana. He began his career with FC Ifeanyi Ubah and has since featured for several clubs, including Gil Vicente, Crotone, and Portimonense. Simy Nwankwo is known for his prolific goal-scoring ability and has scored over 100 goals in his career.
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17. Gabriel Jesus - Arsenal
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- Full name: Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
- Date of birth: 3 April 1997
- Age: 26 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
- Club: Arsenal
- Appearances: 363
- Goals: 138
Gabriel Jesus is a talented and versatile forward who can play in various attacking positions. Gabriel Jesus is well-known for his quickness, technical abilities, dribbling ability, creativity, finishing, movement, and work ethic.
16. Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa
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- Full name: Ollie Watkins
- Date of birth: 30 December 1995
- Age: 27 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Newton Abbot, England
- Club: Aston Villa
- Appearances: 381
- Goals: 139
Ollie Watkins is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Premier League club Aston Villa and the England national team. Ollie Watkins began his career at Exeter City. He has represented England at various youth levels.
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15. Andre Silva - Real Sociedad
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- Full name: André Miguel Valente da Silva
- Date of birth: 5 November 1995
- Age: 28 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Baguim do Monte, Portugal
- Club: Real Sociedad
- Appearances: 391
- Goals: 140
Andre Silva is a professional soccer player who has played for Porto and AC Milan. He is known for his pace, agility, and ability to score goals, which have made him one of the most sought-after strikers in the world.
He has won several awards and trophies over his career. In 2023, Andre Silva moved to the Spanish top-tier club Real Sociedad on a season-long loan with an option to buy
14. Lautaro Martínez - Inter Milan
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- Full name: Lautaro Javier Martínez
- Date of birth: 22 August 1997
- Age: 26 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- Club: Inter Milan
- Appearances: 312
- Goals: 142
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Lautaro Martínez is a professional soccer player who plays for Inter Milan in Serie A. He began his professional career in his homeland with Racing Club before transferring to Inter in 2018. Since then, Lautaro Martínez has become an integral part of the team, scoring important goals and becoming a fan favourite. He is known for his pace, agility, and ability to find the back of the net.
13. Luis Muriel - Atalanta
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- Full name: Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
- Date of birth: 15 April 1991
- Age: 32 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Santo Tomas, Colombia
- Club: Atalanta
- Appearances: 454
- Goals: 145
Muriel represented Colombia at the U20 level in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Although Luis Muriel is usually deployed as a centre-forward, he is a versatile forward who can play in various offensive positions.
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12. Gerard Moreno - Villarreal
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- Full name: Gerard Moreno Balagueró
- Date of birth: 7 April 1992
- Age: 31 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Santa Perpètua, Spain
- Club: Villarreal
- Appearances: 471
- Goals: 212
Gerard Moreno made his reserve debut, coming on as a late substitute. Gerard Moren has played for Villarreal, Mallorca, and Espanyol, where he won the 2021 Europa League and two Zarra Trophies.
11. Erling Haaland - Manchester City
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- Full name: Erling Braut Haaland
- Date of birth: 21 July 2000
- Age: 23 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
- Club: Manchester City
- Appearances: 271
- Goals: 224
Erling Haaland is one of the best young strikers in the world. He began his career at his hometown club, Bryne, at five. He has established himself as one of the top strikers in the world, scoring an incredible 188 goals. Erling Haaland is known for his power, speed, and ability to score from any angle or distance.
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10. Alexandre Lacazette - Lyon
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- Full name: Alexandre Armand Lacazette
- Date of birth: 28 May 1991
- Age: 32 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Lyon, France
- Club: Lyon
- Appearances: 539
- Goals: 240
Alexandre Lacazette plays as striker for Ligue 1 club Lyon. He returned to Lyon after signing a three-year contract with the club. He ended as the tournament's joint-best scorer with five goals, earning him the FIFA U-20 World Cup Bronze Shoe in 2011.
9. Kylian Mbappe - Paris Saint-Germain
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- Full name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
- Date of birth: 20 December 1998
- Age: 24 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Paris, France
- Club: Paris Saint-Germain
- Appearances: 347
- Goals: 258
Kylian Mbappe is a world-class player known for his dribbling abilities, exceptional speed, and finishing. In 2018 and 2019, Kylian Mbappe was named to the FIFA FIFPro World11. Because of his ability with both feet, he frequently plays as a winger.
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8. Harry Kane - Bayern Munich
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- Full name: Harry Edward Kane
- Date of birth: 28 July 1993
- Age: 30 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Walthamstow, London, England
- Club: Bayern Munich
- Appearances: 485
- Goals: 284
Harry is a professional footballer from England who captains the national team. Harry Kane is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in football. He is also one of the highest Premier League goalscorers of all time.
7. Romelu Lukaku - Roma
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- Full name: Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli
- Date of birth: 13 May 1993
- Age: 30 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Antwerp, Belgium
- Club: Roma
- Appearances: 602
- Goals: 289
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6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Marseille
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- Full name: Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang
- Date of birth: 18 June 1989
- Age: 34 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Laval, France
- Club: Marseille
- Appearances: 619
- Goals: 309
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is known for his speed, finishing ability, and off-the-ball movement. He announced his retirement from international football on 18 May 2022. However, one year later, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang declared a reversal in his decision and expressed his intention to rejoin the national team.
5. Neymar - Al Hilal
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- Full name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
- Date of birth: 5 February 1992
- Age: 31 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Mogi das Cruzes, State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Club: Al Hilal
- Appearances: 589
- Goals: 360
Neymar is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the best and most skilful players in the world. Footballer Neymar began his professional career with Santos FC in Brazil before moving to Europe to play for FC Barcelona in 2013.
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4. Karim Benzema - Al-Ittihad
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- Full name: Karim Mostafa Benzema
- Date of birth: 18 December 1987
- Age: 35 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Lyon, France
- Club: Al-Ittihad
- Appearances: 833
- Goals: 447
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3. Robert Lewandowski - Barcelona
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- Full name: Robert Lewandowski
- Date of birth: 21 August 1988
- Age: 35 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Warsaw, Poland
- Club: Barcelona
- Appearances: 806
- Goals: 581
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2. Lionel Messi - Inter Miami
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- Full name: Lionel Andrés Messi
- Date of birth: 24 June 1987
- Age: 36 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Club: Inter Miami
- Appearances: 899
- Goals: 726
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1. Cristiano Ronaldo - Al Nassr
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- Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
- Date of birth: 5 February 1985
- Age: 38 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- Club: Al Nassr
- Appearances: 993
- Goals: 737
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Rank | Name | Current team | Goals scored |
1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 737 |
2 | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | 726 |
3 | Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | 581 |
4 | Karim Benzema | Al-Ittihad | 447 |
5 | Neymar | Al Hilal | 360 |
6 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Marseille | 309 |
7 | Romelu Lukaku | Roma | 289 |
8 | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 284 |
9 | Kylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain | 258 |
10 | Alexandre Lacazette | Lyon | 240 |
11 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 224 |
12 | Gerard Moreno | Villarreal | 212 |
13 | Luis Muriel | Atalanta | 145 |
14 | Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | 142 |
15 | Andre Silva | Real Sociedad | 140 |
16 | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | 139 |
17 | Gabriel Jesus | Arsenal | 138 |
18 | Simy Nwankwo | Benevento | 118 |
19 | Diogo Jota | Liverpool | 117 |
20 | Victor Osimhen | Napoli | 103 |
21 | Darwin Núñez | Liverpool | 90 |
22 | Dominic Calvert-Lewin | Everton | 78 |
23 | Phil Foden | Manchester City | 65 |
24 | Santiago Gimenez | Eredivisie | 59 |
25 | Rasmus Hojlund | Manchester United | 32 |
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