Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez made his name as Erling Haaland’s sidekick, but he was always destined for greater things. He registered immense output for Manchester City in his final season, but onlookers were left agog at the Argentinian’s £82 million purchase by Atletico Madrid.
Club
Atlético Madrid
Country
Argentina
Age
25
Value
€100.00m
Omar Marmoush
The second-in-command role behind Erling Haaland at Manchester City demands a difficult profile. Marmoush has taken to the role seamlessly, scoring crucial goals and providing a different spark to the team.
Club
Manchester City
Country
Egypt
Age
26
Value
€75.00m
Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres has been putting up incredible numbers in Portugal. While some critics question the league's strength, his performances against top-tier opponents prove he's one of the best finishers in the world.
Club
Sporting
Country
Sweden
Age
27
Value
€75.00m
Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martinez is probably the best striker in the world to have never quite been considered the best striker in the world. His relentless consistency and ability to deliver in big moments for Inter Milan and Argentina make him a truly elite forward.
Club
Inter Milan
Country
Argentina
Age
27
Value
€95.00m
Robert Lewandowski
A prime example of forward excellence, Robert Lewandowski epitomises what it means to be a top-level striker in every aspect of the word. He continues to prove his world-class ability even at 36.
Club
Barcelona
Country
Poland
Age
36
Value
€12.00m
Alexander Isak
Isak is a really underappreciated passer, who’s delivered balls this season with a deftness that a man of such power simply shouldn’t possess. He has a swagger to his game, an arrogance that has made him inevitable in the past 18 months: he’s stronger than his lanky frame suggests, too.
Club
Newcastle United
Country
Sweden
Age
24
Value
€120.00m
Erling Haaland
A Scandinavian goal machine who simply had to be lab-created, Erling Haaland is already a generational talent. His numbers are otherworldly, and he remains one of the most devastating finishers on the planet.
Club
Manchester City
Country
Norway
Age
24
Value
€180.00m
Ousmane Dembélé
Technically speaking, the Frenchman may well be the most unique footballer in the world. As a complete forward capable of starting up front, he has proven to be an uncontainable force for Paris Saint-Germain.
Club
Paris Saint-Germain
Country
France
Age
28
Value
€90.00m
Harry Kane
Arguably England’s best-ever centre forward, Harry Kane sums up everything you need from a world-class striker. He has evolved into a complete all-around forward, blending his goalscoring prowess with excellent playmaking ability.
Club
Bayern Munich
Country
England
Age
31
Value
€75.00m
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is a devastating talent. He is a generational talent, and his performances for Real Madrid have shown that he can deliver on the biggest stages. With a World Cup, Champions League and a host of individual awards, he is the best striker in the world right now.
Club
Real Madrid
Country
France
Age
26
Value
€180.00m
Honourable Mentions
Mateo Retegui
25 goals in his first season at Atalanta is a strong return.
Serhou Guirassy
A bright spark for Borussia Dortmund with his free-scoring exploits.
Victor Osimhen
Risen to the challenge with 26 goals in 30 appearances for Galatasaray.
Alexander Sörloth
Showed brilliant form hitting double-figures in La Liga this season.
Chris Wood
Nottingham Forest's key player, bringing a throwback style of No. 9 to Europe.