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#3 Edinson Cavani - The best striker in world football at the moment?

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Man of the moment!

16 league goals, 22 across all competitions.

Edinson Cavani is having an unforgettable season and while not many rate him as one of the finest strikers in the world, following his move to PSG - considered by many to be a career harakiri, he is making his case stronger as the season progresses.

The Uruguayan is currently the leading scorer in all competitions in Europe's top 5 leagues and is the leading contender to win the European Golden Shoe, come the end of the season.

Cavani had netted 35 goals last season too but failed to finish in the top 3 in the European Golden Shoe ranking, which Lionel Messi won for the 4th time in his career, courtesy of his 37 goals.

However, the Uruguayan hitman has been handed a huge boost this season as the French league now receives a multiplier of 2 instead of 1.5, courtesy of Ligue 1 moving up the rankings into the top 5 in Europe.

While the debate on Cavani shall be reserved for another day, it is evident to all, that the 30-year-old is on course to win the European Golden Shoe this season. Maybe that will silence some doubters?

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