Every team wants a world-class centre-forward to lead their line, and there is arguably a lack of top strikers in today\u2019s game compared to previous generations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Scoring goals on a regular basis is a priceless attribute, and all clubs want a proven finisher in their ranks, but they can come at a huge price.<\/p>\n
That being said, there are still a plethora of elite strikers at the top of their games, but who is the best number nine around today?<\/p>\n
\n Ranking factors <\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\nTo help rank the strikers in order, we have considered the following criteria:<\/p>\n
\n- \n Current form – how well a player has performed in the past few months\n <\/li>\n
- \n Importance to their teams – how influential they are to their team’s performances\n <\/li>\n
- \n Role – how unique their skillset is\n <\/li>\n
- \n Reputation – what others say about them\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 18 <\/span>
\n
\n Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Al Nassr and Portugal<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nArguably one of the best players to have ever graced the game, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 41 and has actually scored more goals since turning 30 than he did before.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s been plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League for Al Nassr since 2023 and has continued to find the back of the net on a regular basis, even if he fell a little flat at the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Ronaldo is pushing to achieve 1000 career goals for club and country, and while he’s far from what he once was, there always has to be a place for the great man on this list.<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n\nCristiano Ronaldo: Major titles won<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nTrophy<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nYears won<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nBallon d’Or<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nBest FIFA Men’s Player<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2008, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nEuropean Championship<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nPremier League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2007, 2008, 2009<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nLa Liga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2012, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nSerie A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2019, 2020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nChampions League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nFIFA Club World Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2009, 2015, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nUEFA Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2014, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nNations League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2019, 2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nFA Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2004<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nLeague Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2006, 2009<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nCommunity Shield<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2007<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nItalian Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2021<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nCopa del Rey<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2011, 2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nSpanish Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2012, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nItalian Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2018, 2020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nPortuguese Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2003<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nSaudi Pro League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 17 <\/span>
\n
\n Kai Havertz<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Arsenal and Germany<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"Kai-Havertz-Arsenal\"](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kai-havertz-arsenal-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSigned as a midfielder from Chelsea, it’s safe to say that Kai Havertz’s move to the Emirates Stadium was not met with universal approval.<\/p>\n
That said, he’s been a revelation in the famous red of Arsenal, transforming from an inconsistent playmaker into a truly elite number 9. He drops deep, he links play, he can create, and he’s also now pretty prolific in front of goal.<\/p>\n
The Gunners missed him for a while with injury, but he roared back to open the scoring in May’s Champions League final defeat.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 16 <\/span>
\n
\n Samu Aghehowa<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Porto and Spain<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"Porto](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/porto-striker-samu-aghehowa.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe former Atletico Madrid man is now renowned as one of the best young centre-forwards in the business, and it’s easy to see why. Previously subject of interest from Chelsea, he ultimately signed for Porto and has not looked back since.<\/p>\n
In 2024\/25, the Spaniard found the net on 27 occasions in 45 outings for his club side, before adding a further 20 in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 15 <\/span>
\n
\n Benjamin Sesko<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Manchester United and Slovenia<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"benjamin-sesko-man-utd\"](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-28-apr-2026-04-17-pm-4971.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nPreviously compared to Erling Haaland for his wiry yet powerful frame, Sesko rose to stardom in Germany, much like his Norwegian counterpart.<\/p>\n
The Slovenian centre-forward bagged 21 goals in all competitions throughout 2024\/25, earning interest from not just United but also at Arsenal.<\/p>\n
A slow start at Old Trafford was followed by an explosion in early 2026 under Michael Carrick, with the 23-year-old scoring ten times in all competitions between January and May.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 14 <\/span>
\n
\n Serhou Guirassy<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Borussia Dortmund and Guinea<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"Borussia](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/borussia-dortmund-s-serhou-guirassy-celebrates-scoring-their-third-goal-with-julian-ryerson.JPG?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe definition of a late bloomer, Guirassy has become one of the most menacing strikers in world football over the last few years. In 2024\/25, the 29-year-old Guinea international scored as many as 38 goals in 50 games, before plundering a further 22 last season.<\/p>\n
He’s not quite built up the same reputation as some of the names on this list, but his performances over in Germany deserve a mention.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 13 <\/span>
\n
\n Hugo Ekitike<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Liverpool and France<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"ekitike-liverpool\"](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ekitike-liverpool.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHugo Ekitike became a man in demand after impressing for Eintracht Frankfurt, with Liverpool winning the race to secure his services for an initial \u00a369m.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old previously made his loan move to Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain permanent in 2024 and enjoyed his best-ever season in front of goal. PSG are doing just fine themselves without Ekitike; however, they will surely be kicking themselves regarding the decision to sell the “next Mbappe<\/a>“, even if his bright start at Liverpool has been hampered by injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n 12 <\/span>
\n
\n Marcus Thuram<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Inter Milan and France<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"Inter](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/inter-milan-s-marcus-thuram-celebrates-scoring-their-first-goal.JPG?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMarcus Thuram made history in 2025 with the quickest goal to be scored in a Champions League semi-final following his clever flick against Barcelona.<\/p>\n
The French forward has had the best goalscoring season of his career in 2024\/25, before netting a further 18 in 2025\/26, and at 28, appears to be at the peak of his powers.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 11 <\/span>
\n
\n Robert Lewandowski<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Chicago Fire and Poland<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n ![\"Robert](\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mixcollage-24-oct-2025-01-13-pm-3525.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2\"\/)
\n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRobert Lewandowski has been a prolific goalscorer for the entirety of his career, enjoying stunning spells with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Barcelona<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 18 <\/span>
\n
\n Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Al Nassr and Portugal<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nArguably one of the best players to have ever graced the game, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 41 and has actually scored more goals since turning 30 than he did before.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s been plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League for Al Nassr since 2023 and has continued to find the back of the net on a regular basis, even if he fell a little flat at the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Ronaldo is pushing to achieve 1000 career goals for club and country, and while he’s far from what he once was, there always has to be a place for the great man on this list.<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n\nCristiano Ronaldo: Major titles won<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nTrophy<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nYears won<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nBallon d’Or<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nBest FIFA Men’s Player<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2008, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nEuropean Championship<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nPremier League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2007, 2008, 2009<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nLa Liga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2012, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nSerie A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2019, 2020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nChampions League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nFIFA Club World Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2009, 2015, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nUEFA Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2014, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nNations League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2019, 2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nFA Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2004<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nLeague Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2006, 2009<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nCommunity Shield<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2007<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nItalian Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2021<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nCopa del Rey<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2011, 2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nSpanish Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2012, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nItalian Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2018, 2020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nPortuguese Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2003<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nSaudi Pro League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 17 <\/span>
\n
\n Kai Havertz<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Arsenal and Germany<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSigned as a midfielder from Chelsea, it’s safe to say that Kai Havertz’s move to the Emirates Stadium was not met with universal approval.<\/p>\n
That said, he’s been a revelation in the famous red of Arsenal, transforming from an inconsistent playmaker into a truly elite number 9. He drops deep, he links play, he can create, and he’s also now pretty prolific in front of goal.<\/p>\n
The Gunners missed him for a while with injury, but he roared back to open the scoring in May’s Champions League final defeat.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 16 <\/span>
\n
\n Samu Aghehowa<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Porto and Spain<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe former Atletico Madrid man is now renowned as one of the best young centre-forwards in the business, and it’s easy to see why. Previously subject of interest from Chelsea, he ultimately signed for Porto and has not looked back since.<\/p>\n
In 2024\/25, the Spaniard found the net on 27 occasions in 45 outings for his club side, before adding a further 20 in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 15 <\/span>
\n
\n Benjamin Sesko<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Manchester United and Slovenia<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nPreviously compared to Erling Haaland for his wiry yet powerful frame, Sesko rose to stardom in Germany, much like his Norwegian counterpart.<\/p>\n
The Slovenian centre-forward bagged 21 goals in all competitions throughout 2024\/25, earning interest from not just United but also at Arsenal.<\/p>\n
A slow start at Old Trafford was followed by an explosion in early 2026 under Michael Carrick, with the 23-year-old scoring ten times in all competitions between January and May.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 14 <\/span>
\n
\n Serhou Guirassy<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Borussia Dortmund and Guinea<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe definition of a late bloomer, Guirassy has become one of the most menacing strikers in world football over the last few years. In 2024\/25, the 29-year-old Guinea international scored as many as 38 goals in 50 games, before plundering a further 22 last season.<\/p>\n
He’s not quite built up the same reputation as some of the names on this list, but his performances over in Germany deserve a mention.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 13 <\/span>
\n
\n Hugo Ekitike<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Liverpool and France<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHugo Ekitike became a man in demand after impressing for Eintracht Frankfurt, with Liverpool winning the race to secure his services for an initial \u00a369m.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old previously made his loan move to Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain permanent in 2024 and enjoyed his best-ever season in front of goal. PSG are doing just fine themselves without Ekitike; however, they will surely be kicking themselves regarding the decision to sell the “next Mbappe<\/a>“, even if his bright start at Liverpool has been hampered by injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n 12 <\/span>
\n
\n Marcus Thuram<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Inter Milan and France<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMarcus Thuram made history in 2025 with the quickest goal to be scored in a Champions League semi-final following his clever flick against Barcelona.<\/p>\n
The French forward has had the best goalscoring season of his career in 2024\/25, before netting a further 18 in 2025\/26, and at 28, appears to be at the peak of his powers.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n 11 <\/span>
\n
\n Robert Lewandowski<\/strong>
\n <\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n\n Chicago Fire and Poland<\/strong>
\n <\/h3>\n\n\n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRobert Lewandowski has been a prolific goalscorer for the entirety of his career, enjoying stunning spells with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Barcelona<\/p>\n
\n <\/h3>\n
Arguably one of the best players to have ever graced the game, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 41 and has actually scored more goals since turning 30 than he did before.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s been plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League for Al Nassr since 2023 and has continued to find the back of the net on a regular basis, even if he fell a little flat at the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Ronaldo is pushing to achieve 1000 career goals for club and country, and while he’s far from what he once was, there always has to be a place for the great man on this list.<\/p>\n
| \n Cristiano Ronaldo: Major titles won<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | |
|---|---|
| \n Trophy<\/p>\n<\/th>\n | \n Years won<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Ballon d’Or<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Best FIFA Men’s Player<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2008, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n European Championship<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Premier League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2007, 2008, 2009<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n La Liga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2012, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Serie A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2019, 2020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Champions League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n FIFA Club World Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2009, 2015, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n UEFA Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2014, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Nations League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2019, 2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n FA Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2004<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n League Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2006, 2009<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Community Shield<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2007<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Italian Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2021<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Copa del Rey<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2011, 2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Spanish Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2012, 2017<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Italian Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2018, 2020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Portuguese Super Cup<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2003<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \n Saudi Pro League<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \n 17 <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSigned as a midfielder from Chelsea, it’s safe to say that Kai Havertz’s move to the Emirates Stadium was not met with universal approval.<\/p>\n That said, he’s been a revelation in the famous red of Arsenal, transforming from an inconsistent playmaker into a truly elite number 9. He drops deep, he links play, he can create, and he’s also now pretty prolific in front of goal.<\/p>\n The Gunners missed him for a while with injury, but he roared back to open the scoring in May’s Champions League final defeat.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n 16 <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe former Atletico Madrid man is now renowned as one of the best young centre-forwards in the business, and it’s easy to see why. Previously subject of interest from Chelsea, he ultimately signed for Porto and has not looked back since.<\/p>\n In 2024\/25, the Spaniard found the net on 27 occasions in 45 outings for his club side, before adding a further 20 in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n 15 <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nPreviously compared to Erling Haaland for his wiry yet powerful frame, Sesko rose to stardom in Germany, much like his Norwegian counterpart.<\/p>\n The Slovenian centre-forward bagged 21 goals in all competitions throughout 2024\/25, earning interest from not just United but also at Arsenal.<\/p>\n A slow start at Old Trafford was followed by an explosion in early 2026 under Michael Carrick, with the 23-year-old scoring ten times in all competitions between January and May.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n 14 <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe definition of a late bloomer, Guirassy has become one of the most menacing strikers in world football over the last few years. In 2024\/25, the 29-year-old Guinea international scored as many as 38 goals in 50 games, before plundering a further 22 last season.<\/p>\n He’s not quite built up the same reputation as some of the names on this list, but his performances over in Germany deserve a mention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n 13 <\/span>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHugo Ekitike became a man in demand after impressing for Eintracht Frankfurt, with Liverpool winning the race to secure his services for an initial \u00a369m.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old previously made his loan move to Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain permanent in 2024 and enjoyed his best-ever season in front of goal. PSG are doing just fine themselves without Ekitike; however, they will surely be kicking themselves regarding the decision to sell the “next Mbappe<\/a>“, even if his bright start at Liverpool has been hampered by injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marcus Thuram made history in 2025 with the quickest goal to be scored in a Champions League semi-final following his clever flick against Barcelona.<\/p>\n The French forward has had the best goalscoring season of his career in 2024\/25, before netting a further 18 in 2025\/26, and at 28, appears to be at the peak of his powers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Robert Lewandowski has been a prolific goalscorer for the entirety of his career, enjoying stunning spells with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Barcelona<\/p>\n |