Technically, the role of a striker in a football team is to score goals. Check out 5 of the most clinical strikers in modern football.
1.Edinson Cavani
Often described as a ‘modern striker’, Cavani is known for scoring impressive goals. Cavani admires Batistuta and stated that “to this day, Batistuta wasn’t a typical striker. A powerful footballer who was incredibly effective in front of goal. I always tried to copy him”.
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2. Fabio Quagliarella
Quagliarella is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Sampdoria. He has played for eight different Italian clubs and his ability to create space and provide assists for teammates is simply incredible.
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3. Wissam Ben Yedder
Yedder is nicknamed “Benyebut”, which is the French word for goal. He is a French footballer playing for Sevilla. Check out his amazing skills!
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4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Known for his pace, off-ball movement and finishing, Aubameyang plays for Arsenal and the Gabon national team. He plays mainly as a striker and has also been deployed as a wide forward.
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5.Kylian Mbappe
Due to Mbappe’s excellent composure and eye for goal, he makes a great striker. Upon signing with Paris Saint-Germain on loan, the fee required was set at a rumoured €145 million-plus €35 million in add-ons, making him the second most expensive teenage player ever, behind teammate Neymar.