5 best-performing strikers in Europe’s top five leagues this season so far (2021-22)

The role of strikers has always been the most important in football as goals decide the result of the match. While the art of goalscoring is never easy, some strikers have been prolific in front of goal over the years.

There have been some sensational goalscorers across Europe's top five leagues like Ronaldo Nazario, Sergio Aguero, Luis Suarez, Thierry Henry, and more.

Several strikers have performed excellently well across Europe’s top five leagues so far this season as well, helping their team start well. As such, this article will look at the five best-performing strikers in Europe's top five leagues this season.

#5 Jonathan David (Lille)

Lille OSC v VfL Wolfsburg: Group G - UEFA Champions League

The Canadian striker has been clinical in the final third of the pitch and his contributions have been vital for his team this season.

Jonathan David has netted nine goals and has registered three assists in 12 league appearances for Lille this season.

The 22-year-old recently overtook Eden Hazard to become Lille's top scorer in history, netting 37 goals for the club so far.

If he maintains his consistency, he might be on the radar of some top European teams next season. He remains a key player for Lille this season as they currently sit sixth in the Ligue 1 table.

#4 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

Tottenham Hotspur v Everton FC - Premier League

The Englishman’s composure in attack has been outstanding and he's the current second top scorer in the Premier League this season.

Harry Kane has netted 10 goals and has registered one assist in 12 league appearances for Tottenham Hotspur so far this season.

The 29-year-old striker has netted 10 or more Premier League goals for the ninth consecutive season. He has also scored in five successive home league games.

Kane is currently third in the Premier League's all-time goalscoring list with 193 goals.

Kane remains a key player for Tottenham Hotspur in attack as they sit third in the league table.

#3 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

SL Benfica v Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League

The forward is one of the best performing strikers in Europe's top five leagues this season.

Kylian Mbappe has netted 10 goals and has registered two assists in 11 league appearances this season.

The 23-year-old recently reached 200 goals involvement in Ligue 1 for Paris Saint-Germain netting 145 goals and registering 55 assists.

Mbappe is one of France's key players in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He will look to maintain his form with his club and also help Les Blues defend their title.

#2 Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

FC Barcelona v Villarreal CF - LaLiga Santander

The 34-year-old presence has been immense for Barcelona since joining from Bayern Munich in the summer.

Robert Lewandowski has netted 12 goals and has registered four assists in 11 appearances in La Liga this season.

The Poland international is the second-highest scorer in Europes’ top five leagues this season netting 17 goals in 15 games across all competitions.

Despite his age, Lewandowski is still a top Golden Boot contender as he leads La Liga goalscoring charts this season.

#1 Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League

The Norwegian striker has been brilliant in attack for Manchester City since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

Haaland has netted 17 goals and has registered three assists in 11 league appearances this season. Furthermore, he is the current top-scorer in the Premier League.

The 22-year-old striker has scored a goal in each of his last seven home games for Manchester City. He remains a vital player for Pep Guardiola in the Premier League title race as they are second in the table, two points behind leaders Arsenal.

It will be interesting to see how many goals he will be able to score at the end of the 2022-23 season.

About the author

Abel is an European football journalist who focuses primarily on analysis pieces and preview copies at Sportskeeda. A B.Sc degree holder in Economics, he has a previous work experience of 3 years – a year at Opera News Hub where he was promoted as a 'Verified Sports Writer,’ and over two years at Sportskeeda as a revenue-share writer, where his writing skills have ultimately led him to be integrated into the in-house team.

A Manchester United fan who grew up in a family of Red Devils supporters, he started his journey as an ardent football fan in his childhood. He used to spend hours watching the sport with his family and developed a knack for writing about the beautiful game over the years.

He is a huge admirer of Paul Pogba owing to the midfielder's ability to thread passes from anywhere on the pitch and his favorite manager is Jose Mourinho due to the Portuguese's tactical mind. He feels France's triumph in 2018 is his all-time favorite World Cup moment, and reckons Lamine Yamal and Endrick could replicate the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Abel always strives to verify information, especially statistics, before penning a word and offers constructive but not defamatory criticisms. Apart from Europe's top five leagues, he follows the Eredivisie and the Primeira Liga. He loves to spend his free time playing video games like EA FC and watching movies.

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Edited by Aditya Singh