You can have the most technically gifted full back, the toughest box-to-box midfielder, and the smoothest playmaker—but none of it truly matters without a striker who knows how to find the back of the net.
The game has evolved, and so have the roles of strikers. They’re no longer just goal scorers but multi-dimensional players contributing in all areas. Still, scoring goals remains the ultimate currency.
While the best strikers aren’t judged solely on their tally, many still produce breathtaking numbers season after season.
Here’s definitive ranking of the top 25 strikers in the world right now.






