5 best forwards in La Liga at the moment

La Liga is filled with Superstars. Granted Neymar left Barcelona in a mega money move to join PSG, but Spain's top division is still filled with talent and the best players in the world. Arguably the two greatest players of all time ply their trade in La Liga and there are plenty of other forwards as well who have caught the eye with some eye-catching performances.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi obviously feature on this list, one or two names on this list might come as a bit of surprise. Some very well established names also miss out as the list is based on current form.

Without much ado, let us take a look at the 5 best forwards in La Liga at the moment:

#5 Iago Aspas

Aspas earned a Spain national team call-up thanks to his impressive performances in the League

Liverpool fans might be shocked by his inclusion on the list, but there is no denying the fact that Aspas was one of the standout performers in La Liga last season. The highest scoring Spaniard in the League, Aspas almost singlehandedly made a very average Celta Vigo side into a good one.

Blessed with good dribbling skills, technical ability and finishing skills, the Celta Vigo star with his good performances even earned a call up to the Spain national team. Finding space in tight areas is Aspas' speciality and he was extremely clinical last season scoring 19 League goals at an impressive rate of 122 minutes/goal.

At 30, Aspas is currently at the peak of his career and Celta Vigo will be hoping that the talented forward continues his good form this season. On a personal note, should Aspas continue his good form, he will be more than hopeful of making it to the 2018 Spain World Cup squad.

#4 Antoine Griezmann

The Frenchman will be looking to rediscover his best form this season

An outside contender for the Ballon d'Or award in 2016, Frenchman Antoine Griezmann saw his performances slightly dip in the 2016/17 season compared to the high standards he had set in 2015/16 and in Euro 2016. A versatile forward capable of occupying several offensive positions, Griezmann's movement and runs have often caused opposing defences plenty of problems.

Along with 16 League goals last season, the Frenchman also laid on 8 assists and his creativity and vision add another extra dimension to his play. Having been linked with big money moves to Manchester United and most recently Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone will be hoping to hold on to their prized asset.

In addition to his obvious attacking ability and finishing skills, Griezmann has also been praised for his work rate, defensive contribution and stamina. At his best, the Frenchman is one of the best players in the world and Atletico Madrid will be hoping that Griezmann stands up and delivers once again this season.

#3 Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez will have to shoulder more responsibility after the departure of Neymar

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez might not have looked at his best during the 2016/17 season, but there is no point arguing with his numbers. Second highest goalscorer on the list with 29 goals and the highest number of assists in the league as well with 13, Suarez has shown that he is always capable of making a difference in the attacking third of the pitch.

Tenacious, skilled and extremely determined, the Uruguayan sharpshooter has often shown that he is the best striker in world football at the moment. Having formed an excellent partnership with Messi, Suarez was often the difference between a win and draw for the Blaugrana.

Supremely effective and a player capable of regularly producing something out of nothing, Suarez has once again shown that he is one of the best players not just in La Liga but the world. All this came in a season where he was not at his best and the former Liverpool striker will be determined to take his game to even greater heights in the 2017/18 season.

#2 Lionel Messi

Barcelona will be counting on Messi to deliver them silverware this season

What can be said about Messi that the world already does not know? The Argentine maestro gave us the most iconic image of the season when he celebrated the winner against Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico by holding his shirt aloft to the supporters.

That moment has just been one among the many magic moments the Barcelona legend gave us to savour in the 2016/17 season. Top of the pichichi standings with an incredible 37 goals, Messi has shown a ruthless streak in his game this season which has made him even more dangerous.

Not afraid to get physical and take the game by the scruff of the neck, Messi has once again evolved his game in this campaign. Barcelona did not win either La Liga or Champions League last season, but Messi will be determined to sparkle his magic and lift his team to the top spot this season.

In any other League, Messi would be number 1 for his performances last season.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is on top of the world!

Undoubtedly one of the two best footballers in the world at the moment, Cristiano Ronaldo has again proved to us this season as to why he will go down as one of the all time greats. Having been used intelligently by Zidane in the 2016/17 season campaign, Ronaldo surprisingly made only 29 appearances in the League with the Frenchman opting to play his talisman only in crucial matches,

After starting slowly, Ronaldo showed his class in extremely important matches in the League and the Champions League including scoring vital goals against Bayern Munich and Juventus.

Playing in multiple positions (on the left and through the centre) and adapting to his new role, Ronaldo has remodelled his game excellently to keep himself at the very top. The Portuguese Superstar looks all set to win his 5th Ballon d'Or award to cap off an excellent year.

At the moment, Ronaldo slightly edges out Messi as the best forward in the League.