Top 20 Best Strikers in the World this Season (2024/25

The world’s top forwards have once again proven their worth on the biggest stages, combining sharp finishing with creativity, strength, and intellect. This ranking assesses the top 20 based on the following criteria:

 

• Goal Contributions: The total number of goals and assists.

 

• Efficiency: Goals and assists per game.

 

• League Competitiveness: The difficulty of the league and strength of the competition.

 

• Impact in Key Matches: Performance during important games.

 

• Consistency & Adaptability: Continued excellence or successful adaptation to new settings.

 

Taking these factors into account, here are the top 20 strikers of the season:

 

10. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan / Argentina)

 

• Games: 39

 

• Goals: 18

 

• Assists: 3

 

• Goal Contributions: 21

 

Lautaro Martínez has led Inter Milan’s offense with a potent combination of accurate finishing, movement, and leadership. His ability to connect play and score at critical moments has been vital for Inter’s title push.

 

9. Mateo Retegui (Atalanta / Italy)

 

• Games: 41

 

• Goals: 25

 

• Assists: 5

 

• Goal Contributions: 30

 

Retegui has made a major impact in Serie A, displaying precise finishing and smart movement. Whether linking up play or finishing opportunities, he has been Atalanta’s primary threat up front.

 

8. Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP / Sweden)

 

• Games: 42

 

• Goals: 42

 

• Assists: 10

 

• Goal Contributions: 52

 

Gyökeres has been a breakthrough player for Sporting CP, dominating the Portuguese league with his physicality, hold-up play, and goal-scoring ability. His consistency has attracted interest from Europe’s top clubs.

 

7. Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund / Guinea)

 

• Games: 36

 

• Goals: 24

 

• Assists: 5

 

• Goal Contributions: 29

 

After transferring from Stuttgart, where he scored 30 goals last season, Guirassy’s form has remained strong. He has continued to impress with Borussia Dortmund this season, firmly establishing himself as one of the world’s top strikers.

 

6. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United / Sweden)

 

• Games: 33

 

• Goals: 23

 

• Assists: 5

 

• Goal Contributions: 28

 

Isak’s mix of grace, technical ability, and finishing skill has made him a standout in the Premier League. He has been Newcastle’s main attacking weapon, coming through in key moments.

 

5. Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid / Argentina)

 

• Games: 45

 

• Goals: 23

 

• Assists: 5

 

• Goal Contributions: 28

 

Álvarez has seamlessly integrated into Atlético Madrid’s style of play, combining high work rate with a keen eye for goal. His intelligent movement and versatility make him one of the most well-rounded forwards in the sport.

 

4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City / Norway)

 

• Games: 40

 

• Goals: 30

 

• Assists: 4

 

• Goal Contributions: 34

 

Haaland remains the most feared forward in world football. His power, speed, and clinical finishing keep him at the top of his game at Manchester City.

 

3. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid / France)

 

• Games: 45

 

• Goals: 33

 

• Assists: 5

 

• Goal Contributions: 38

 

After a slow start, Mbappé has regained his lethal form. His pace, dribbling, and finishing remain world-class, and he continues to be a decisive player for Real Madrid in vital matches.

 

2. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich / England)

 

• Games: 38

 

• Goals: 33

 

• Assists: 10

 

• Goal Contributions: 43

 

Kane’s first season in Germany has been nothing short of extraordinary. His playmaking, finishing, and leadership have made him the complete No. 9 that Bayern Munich needed.

 

1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona / Poland)

 

• Games: 42

 

• Goals: 38

 

• Assists: 3

 

• Goal Contributions: 41

 

At 36, Lewandowski remains a master of his craft. His technical ability, intelligence, and goal-scoring instincts make him Barcelona’s most dependable attacking presence.

 

11. Victor Osimhen: 31 goal contributions

 

12. Jonathan David: 33 goal contributions

 

13. Chris Wood: 21 goal contributions

 

14. Kai Havertz: 19 goal contributions

 

15. Marcus Thuram: 20 goal contributions

 

16. Benjamin Sesko: 23 goal contributions

 

17. Patrik Schick: 23 goal contributions

 

18. Ollie Watkins: 26 goal contributions

 

19. Moise Kean: 25 goal contributions

 

20. Alexander Sorloth: 17 goal contributions