5 best Portuguese forwards in the world right now (2022)

RB Leipzig's Andre Silva and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo
RB Leipzig's Andre Silva and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo

#3 Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)

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RB Leipzig v Borussia Mönchengladbach - Bundesliga
RB Leipzig v Borussia Mönchengladbach - Bundesliga

Andre Silva revived his career at Eintracht Frankfurt last season. The Portuguese international was loaned out to Sevilla and Eintracht Frankfurt from AC Milan in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons respectively. Silva impressed in his first Bundesliga season.

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But it was in 2020-21 after making his move to Frankfurt permanent, that he truly came to his own. Silva scored 29 goals and provided 10 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions for them outfit last term. He finished as the second highest goalscorer in the 2020-21 Bundesliga season with 28 goals in 32 appearances.

He immediately became one of the most sought-after centre-forwards in Europe. RB Leipzig swooped in for him and secured his services for €23 million. The 26 year old has scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 29 appearances across all competitions so far in the ongoing season.

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#2 Diogo Jota (Liverpool)

Everton v Liverpool - Premier League
Everton v Liverpool - Premier League

Diogo Jota had established himself as a young and exciting attacker during his time with Wolverhampton Wanderers. But under Jurgen Klopp's tutelage at Liverpool, Jota has blossomed into one of the best forwards in the Premier League.

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With Roberto Firmino unable to replicate his form from a couple of seasons ago, Liverpool have had to look to Jota quite regularly. The 25-year-old has delivered time and again and is relishing the opportunity to play as the centre-forward in this Liverpool side.

He has scored 14 goals and provided two assists in 28 appearances across all competitions for the Merseysiders so far this season. Jota has also scored a wide variety of goals. Despite being just 178 cms tall, he is excellent at aerial duels and has a powerful header.

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He is an excellent finisher who also does a very good job at linking up with his fellow attackers in the final third.

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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League
Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time. The Portuguese international returned to his former club Manchester United last summer. It hasn't been a great season for the Red Devils but they'd have had it worse if not for Ronaldo's timely contributions.

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He has produced multiple rescue acts already this season. Ronaldo is not as menacing as he used to be but he continues to be a very reliable centre-forward. The 36-year-old has scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 24 appearances across all competitions for the Red Devils this term.

He won the Golden Boot at Euro 2020, scoring a goal and providing an assist in four appearances for Portugal. Ronaldo also won the Serie A Golden Boot in the 2020-21 season, scoring 29 goals from 33 appearances.

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