Top 10 best strikers in the world 2024 -Ranked

As modern football evolves, the importance of strikers who can adapt to any tactical system is paramount. While many struggle to find consistency, few have managed to redefine the art of goal-scoring from the striker position. So, without further delay, let’s take a look at the 10 best strikers in world football currently. A comprehensive list based on several metrics ranking the ten best strikers in the world currently. Here’s the list!

10.) Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Despite being in the twilight of his career, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo continues to find himself in the list of the top 10 best striker in the world football. His ability to adapt and constantly find himself in goal-scoring positions for Al Nassr has helped the football legend score a whopping 29 goals for his side in the Saudi Pro League. While the difficulty of the league may not be at par with European leagues, Cristiano has proven that even at the age of 39 he can easily contest in the toughest of conditions as a striker. 

9.) Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Watkins has slowly grown into the best football striker in the world for Aston Villa. His ability to connect with the midfield while making space for teammates to exploit makes him the perfect modern striker who could thrive in any tactical system. This season in the English Premier League, Watkins has bagged an impressive 16 goals while also providing 10 assists to his teammates. For context, Watkins with his 26 G/A in the league this season has contributed to nearly 41% of all goals scored by Villa in the Premier League. Talk about clutch!

8.) Artem Dovbyk (Girona FC)

The tall Ukrainian striker has been one of the crucial cogs in Girona’s extremely successful campaign. His ability to find himself in scoring positions has more often than not seen the Catalan club score. In this LaLiga campaign, the striker has scored an impressive 16 goals and finds himself in a tough battle with Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham in the Pichichi trophy. Dovbyk will certainly be a hot prospect in the upcoming summer transfer window and is one of the best strikers in world football currently. 

7.) Lois Openda (RB Leipzig)

RB Leipzig has a knack for finding good strikers and in Lois Openda they have struck gold. The 24-year-old Belgian in his first season in the Bundesliga has already scored a whopping 19 goals and seems unlikely to stop his barrage anytime soon. His ability to detach from defenders and also drop into the midfield when necessary makes him a great prospect for big clubs in the summer and definitely one of the best strikers in the world currently. 

6.) Serhou Guirassy (VfB Stuttgart)

A campaign which has completely gone under the radar this season is of Serhou Guirassy. The striker has played only 21 games for Stuttgart in Bundesliga this campaign but has scored a whopping 23 goals. His scoring frequency has been a fantastic 69 minutes this season, further highlighting his prowess in front of goal. Serhou’s fantastic campaign has helped Stuttgart this season as they rank third in the league only 3 points behind reigning champions Bayern Munich. While the striker may see a dip in form next season, he will certainly attract big offers in the summer.

5.) Victor Osimhen (Napoli)

Despite being hounded by injuries this season, Victor Osimhen continues to remain one of the best strikers in the world. He was instrumental in Nigeria’s AFCON campaign and he has also scored 11 goals for Napoli in Serie A this season. While the amount of goals he has scored this campaign may not impress many, it is important to remember he has only started 16 out of the 30 games played by Napoli in the league this season. The striker will certainly return to his level best next season.

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4.) Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

Ever since the completion of the World Cup, Lautaro Martinez has been the life of Inter Milan. The striker has been in fantastic form since 2023 and even guided Inter to a UEFA Champions Final last campaign. This campaign, he has already displayed his prowess in front of goal as he leads the Serie A top scorer race with 23 goals. While Lautaro isn’t a striker who tends to drop deep to connect play, he has been great at holding play to help Inter progress forward. His consistent performances since last year certainly rank as one of the best strikers in the world. 

3.) Viktor Gyokeres: (Sporting)

The youngster who has caught everybody’s attention is none other than Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting striker has scored 22 goals for Sporting this season and has made his way onto the list of all big European clubs for next summer. His ability to hold the play and score from all positions across the pitch makes him one of the best strikers in the world currently. It remains to be seen if he can sustain his clinical performance, but for now, he has shown no signs of slowing down. 

2.) Erling Haaland (Man City)

It is hard to speak of the world’s best strikers without mentioning Erling Haaland in the conversation. The big Norwegian continues to dominate the English Premier League as he dons the Manchester City jersey. His 18 goals have helped City stay in the chase to retain their Premier League title as well. While Erling has certainly not enjoyed as strong a season like last campaign, it is important to remember his time on the sidelines due to injuries. Despite that he continues to remain one of the best strikers in the world and he will look to emulate his previous performances as the end of the season approaches. 

1.) Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

It obviously had to be the goal machine to top the best strikers list, Harry Kane. The English striker made the move to Germany in the summer transfer window last season and has been simply sensational for Bayern Munich since then. His 31 goals in his first season away from home have truly rocked everyone. Unfortunately for him, trophies continue to elude him as Bayern seem set to lose the Bundesliga. Maybe that’s the price you pay for being the best striker in the world!

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