6 most improved attackers in Europe this season

#4 Nicolas Pepe (LOSC Lille)

Step aside 'MCN', there's another prolific talisman in town!

While the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar continue to eclipse Ligue 1 with their blistering attacking exploits, there are others in the league who're on a good run at the moment and deserve similar recognition. One such player is Nicolas Pepe, who has struck as many times as Cristiano Ronaldo.

With only 13 goals in 36 appearances for Lille last time, the Ivory Coast international has already surpassed that mark with 15 goals in 21 appearances this term, whilst also assisting another seven. That's a staggering 61% contribution to Lille's goals in Ligue 1 as he is also the instrumental factor behind the team's surprise second-position at the moment.

It speaks volumes about a player's improvement if he's already registered his career-best figures only half-way through a season. But Pepe has not only improved, but he's a real deal now. And should he continue in the same vein, a Champions League finish would be a distinct possibility for Les Dogues.