Europe is blessed with prolific strikers in the top leagues. While each player plays a different role and receives a different set of instructions, strikers can be a huge asset for a team. In order to challenge for a title, a team must win all its matches. In order to do that, strikers need to be the key to a successful campaign.
Cancelo
The former Juventus player has risen to world class status in the past year. His prolific scoring and assists have helped Manchester City win the Premier League. Cancelo was initially a left-back for Juventus but has since switched to the opposite side and often played in central midfield. Known for his influence in possession, he is not regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, but he has still proven himself to be a valuable player.
Cancelo has also outperformed Lahm in the passing stakes. His accuracy rate was 87% and he completed 3299 passes. Jordi Alba was only slightly better than Cancelo, but he has had a disappointing season with Barcelona. Robertson, meanwhile, is the best all-round left-back in the world. He has improved in defence, which is essential for attacking midfielders.
Cancelo played as an attacking midfielder for Manchester City last season, and his versatility gave the club a much-needed creative outlet. Against Newcastle, he set up Raheem Sterling’s opener with an excellent cross, but he also made an important contribution up front. In total, he has now provided seven Premier League assists. It’s also important to note that he has one goal in the Premier League.
Haaland
Norwegian striker Mats Haaland is a rising star in the world of football. After signing with German club Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, he has exceeded expectations. Already averaging eight goals per game, he is a prime candidate to break into the top-five. His impressive form has drawn interest from other clubs, and he is a shoo-in to win the Ballon d’Or someday.
While Haaland has always been an excellent finisher, his overperformance this season is more a matter of quality than quantity. His non-penalty xG per shot (the average chance quality of a given shot) stands at 0.22 since the start of last season. That means he should score every fifth shot, which is higher than any other player in the top five leagues in Europe. Haaland’s numbers compare favorably with those of the world’s best strikers of the past decade.
As a centre forward, Haaland is on a different level than Harry Kane. He is a big, strong powerhouse. Formerly with Monaco, Haaland joined PSG in 2018 as the second most expensive player in history. With the arrival of Kylian Mbappe in France, Haaland is proving to be a thorn in defences all over Europe.
Mbappe
In addition to his goals, Kylian Mbappe has also produced some impressive assists. In a World Cup final against Brest, he became only the second teenager to score and was congratulated by Brazilian legend Pele. Mbappe has an all-action style, scoring as many goals as he can and averaging one assist per match. His assists record is second only to Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old started his career at Ligue 1 side Monaco. He was 16 years old when he made his professional debut, and he quickly rose to the top, winning the Ligue 1 title with Monaco. He was named Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year and the Golden Boy award. After being linked with Real Madrid, he signed with league rivals Paris Saint-Germain. At PSG, he quickly became one of the most expensive players in the world, and his performances led the team to three Coupe de France titles and the UEFA Champions League Final in 2020.
While the French team’s recent win in the Champions League was the most impressive in the competition, Mbappe has already signed a new contract with PSG, and the official announcement is expected soon. Mbappe is on track to surpass the record of France’s all-time top scorer Thierry Henry, who also signed for PSG. He also has a chance to break Edinson Cavani’s record of 197 goals in the World Cup.
Robert Lewandowski
In May, the world’s footballing community crowned a new star as the world’s best striker: Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski, who hails from Poland, won the FIFA Best Men’s Player award for the year 2021. After 12 seasons in the Bundesliga, Lewandowski has become a fan favorite and is reportedly eyeing a move to Barcelona. However, his move from Liverpool to Barcelona was delayed due to a pending transfer.
Robert Lewandowski was a free agent when he first signed a pre-contract with Bayern Munich in 2014. This move caused some backlash from Borussia Dortmund fans, who felt Lewandowski was a better option than staying with his current team. But Lewandowski was fortunate to have the chance to work with Pep Guardiola and other talismanic German figures while at Bayern Munich. He also became a master of Dortmund’s unique tactical set up, which led to a string of world-class performances.
If he had moved to Barcelona, Lewandowski would have been the top scorer on the list. The Dutch striker is a true team player with a deep role to play in crisis situations. He has also risen to the position of captain for Poland’s national team. And while Lewandowski’s career has slowed down a bit over the past few years, his stats show that he is the best striker in the world.
Diogo Jota
As a youngster, Jota was a brash, energetic forward who played down the flanks for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was expected to be the backup for the Wolves front three, but he has evolved into a world-class striker. Diogo Jota is the perfect example of the modern gamer: an intelligent, technically sound forward who makes use of his height, pace, and dribbling skills to exploit the gaps in a defense.
As one of the most versatile players in the world, Jota is equally capable of playing as a second striker, attacking midfielder, or centre forward. His versatility is unparalleled, and he is currently ranked number one in the world on FIFA Ultimate Team Champions’ leaderboard. He scored three goals in the weekend league, and he has the ability to play in all three positions up front.
Despite being a relatively new player at Liverpool, Jota has already surpassed Salah’s goals in the Premier League. His goal against Watford on Sunday was the Reds’ 10th consecutive victory in the competition. His PS43 million move from Wolves has proven a brilliant decision. While Jota’s goal tally may not make headlines, his improved play in the Premier League has prompted Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to rate him as one of the best strikers in the world.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Born on 18 June 1989, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyango is a Gabonese forward who plays for Arsenal and the Gabon national team. He has scored 13 goals in all competitions and contributed three assists. He has been praised by his teammates, including Matteo Guendouzi, who has become one of his regulars.
Aubameyang joined Arsenal in 2018 for PS56 million, a record fee for a striker. It made him the most expensive Gabonese player in history. He scored four goals in the first half and has a further eight goals in the second half. His goal against Aston Villa was the match-winning winner and he is on course to score five goals in the final ten minutes. Aubameyang has also been described as a good ball distributor despite his relatively small stature. He has become one of the best forwards in the world.
The 30-year-old striker played for Borussia Dortmund for four and a half seasons. He scored 98 goals in 144 games, which is the most ever by an African in the Bundesliga. Michael Zorc, the BVB sporting director, has praised his talent for his’speed’ and «intelligence’. Aubameyang’s first season at Dortmund was a wild ride, with his brash style and flair making him a star in the making.
Robert Lewandowski has started this season strongly and has scored 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga games. He has created 23 goals more than Lionel Messi and has won 21 consecutive Champions League games. This is enough to win the Ballon dOr, but can Lewandowski beat Messi? Here’s what you should know about the Poland international. He should win the Ballon dOr this season!
Lewandowski has won 21 Champions League games in a row
Robert Lewandowski has been a full international for Poland since 2008 and has won over 130 caps. He has also represented Poland at the UEFA Euros in 2012 and 2016, as well as at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2020. He has scored 76 goals for his country and is the all-time leading scorer. He is also one of the most decorated players in the Bundesliga, having won the VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season five times and has been named the UEFA World’s Best Player a record 14 times. His impressive career has seen him win the UEFA Best Player Award in 2020.
Lewandowski has become a fan favourite in Europe. His goals in the Champions League have earned him numerous awards, including a Golden Boot for his outstanding performances against Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. The Pole’s goal against Juventus in the 2018 UEFA Champions League final was his 100th in the competition. However, he has struggled in recent seasons. Lewandowski has suffered from injuries and is not playing at his best as he has done this season.
Bayern Munich’s win over Villarreal was similar to the German national team’s final months under Joachim Low. The Bundesliga champions dominated this game statistically, but lacked creativity and inspiration. Despite scoring on a deflection, the goal will remain a footnote in history. But it’s enough for Lewandowski to dominate the headlines on and off the pitch.
Robert Lewandowski is the most prolific player in the world. His goal tally this season is at an all-time high. The prolific Polish striker has scored eleven goals for Bayern, and few players can match that. However, the record-breaking streak may not be an end. And Lewandowski has been with the German club for seven years. So far, he has become the club’s most popular player.
Robert Lewandowski has scored more goals in the Champions League than any other player in the competition. Lewandowski has scored in all but one of his team’s last five games in a row. It’s impossible for anyone else to match his record. It’s no wonder that Lewandowski is currently the leading scorer in Europe. He has scored in all six of Bayern’s Champions League matches this season. Against Red Star Belgrade, he has scored four goals.
With this incredible streak, the World Footballer of the Year has become a legend. His trophy cabinet is impressive, and he has a deep hatred of losing. He extended his incredible streak against Dynamo Kyiv this Wednesday. He now has won 18 consecutive Champions League games, a record that no other player in the history of the competition has achieved. And he is expected to win another 11 in a row.
He has scored 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances
Robert Lewandowski has won the UEFA and FIFA Player of the Year awards and has won the Torjagerkanone award five times — his third win in a row. He is the most decorated player in Bundesliga history, and is on course to win the European Golden Shoe for the second consecutive season. At the time of writing, only Thomas Muller and David Beckham had more goals in the Bundesliga than Lewandowski.
The Polish striker has surpassed the Bundesliga single-season goals record set by Gerd Muller, who scored 40 goals for Bayern Munich during the 1971-72 season. Lewandowski has now surpassed Muller’s record by scoring in each of his last 11 matches in the Bundesliga, and is on pace to beat it in the near future. While his record-breaking season was undoubtedly a highlight for his teammates, it does seem like Lewandowski’s goals continue to get better.
The Polish striker has also equaled the record of German football’s all-time leading goal scorer. Muller had scored 40 goals in 34 Bundesliga games, while Lewandowski has notched 41 in 29 appearances in the Bundesliga. Lewandowski’s goal came in the last minute of a game against Augsburg. That’s an incredible record, and one that the Bundesliga must celebrate.
Despite his prolific scoring ability, Lewandowski is also known for his ‘Knuckle Kick’. Lewandowski has been nicknamed «Lewandoofski» by his Bayern teammate Thomas Muller last year. While Muller may not be as funny as he looks, he’s more of a footballer than a comedian. Aside from Lewandowski’s nicknames, Lewandowski has also had nicknames in his native Poland.
After his incredible performance against Leipzig, Lewandowski ripped his shirt off in celebration. He was surrounded by his teammates and a standing ovation followed the celebrations. Müller, meanwhile, had scored 40 goals in 34 matches. In contrast, Lewandowski has scored 41 goals in 29 games, a record that will go down in history. However, Lewandowski has been lucky this season. A knee injury ruled him out for nearly a month, so Lewandowski’s goal was even more impressive.
With his prolific scoring record, the young Polish striker is one of the most productive players in the world. The ruthless, polished and complete strikers of this generation has been linked with several clubs. The director of Bayern Munich recently said Lewandowski would leave the club in the summer of 2013 or the following season. It is not clear how long that will last, but it’s likely that Lewandowski will continue scoring goals and break records.
Among his hobbies are playing UNO card games with his teammates. Besides drinking his signature coffee, he and his wife Anna have created their own coffee range. The coffee is called Lewandowski’s Signature Cup and comes in various flavors. Anna is a nutritionist and fitness coach, so the range of food he serves has a unique health-benefit focus. There’s even a branded coffee line featuring Lewandowski’s signature oat cookies.
He has created 23 more goals than Lionel Messi
In side-by-side comparisons, Lewandowski has scored fewer goals, but he’s created more chances. In the year that Messi won the Ballon d’Or, Lewandowski has scored a few more goals than the Barcelona superstar. That might not seem like much, but it’s an impressive feat nonetheless. While Messi’s numbers are better on paper, they don’t tell the whole story. While Lewandowski’s age isn’t a factor, Messi’s dazzling dribbler skills have helped him score goals this season. The Copa America win could have swayed the media, but not necessarily the public.
The German player is a renowned all-rounder. He relishes the physical fights with opposition defenders. He has more muscle now than when he first joined Borussia Dortmund. He ushered in December by beating his former club in the Der Klassiker. Lewandowski has scored 22 in 15 games against his former club in the Bundesliga, and he’s also celebrated every win.
Compared to Messi, Lewandowski has more shots on goal. This is because Lewandowski has created more chances. Messi’s attempts on goal were less than half as many as Lewandowski’s. He’s more likely to score goals when his shots are in the box. However, the two players have similar numbers of big chances. As a result, Lewandowski has more big chances than Messi.
Robert Lewandowski is a prolific scorer in European football. His nine goals in 11 appearances last season made him the club’s top scorer. His three goals against Ajax in the Champions League made him the club’s top scorer and broke Friedhelm Konietzka’s record. But in spite of his scoring prowess, Lewandowski was sent off in the 31st minute of a match against Hamburg. His red card was for a foul on Per Ciljan Skjelbred.
Lewandowski has continued his superb form from 2020 into this season. He has scored 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga games, breaking Gerd Muller’s 49-year-old club record. His strike rate has been unmatched in the league, making him the top scorer in Europe and the Champions League. Lewandowski is in the hunt to break Messi’s record of most goals scored in a season.
While Lewandowski may not be as prolific as Messi, he’s not far behind. The German has created 23 more goals than the Argentina captain this season, and his tally puts him in line with Messi. As a result, he’s a strong contender to win the Ballon d’Or in 2022. The Ballon d’Or isn’t a popularity contest, so Lewandowski will likely not make it to Qatar.
Both Messi and Lewandowski score from the same foot, but Lewandowski is the better finisher. The German has also been more productive in set-pieces than Lewandowski. He’s created 23 more chances for other players, while Messi has scored less from set-pieces. He’s also more efficient in the air, as he’s able to make a plethora of crosses.
