5 best strikers according to the Ballon d'Or rankings?

#1 Robert Lewandowski

RSC Anderlecht v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League — Lewandowski is an epitome of a true number 9

Before I start this, let me remind you once again that this list doesn’t feature forwards that don’t lead the line. As a result, the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Paulo Dybala haven’t been included here since the former is an inside forward from the wings and the latter is a second-striker behind the main number 9.

And this brings us to the best striker in the world according to the latest Ballon d’Or rankings: Robert Lewandowski.

The Pole has been one of the most lethal strikers in the world for as long as I can remember. He scored 43 goals from 47 games last season and has begun this season with the same venom. In 23 games, he has scored 20 goals and is among the frontrunners in the Golden Boot race.

With 45 points beside his name, he is ranked as the 9th best player in the world and is the only Bayern Munich player in the top 10.

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