Euro 2020: Top 5 attackers who will dazzle on Europe's biggest stage

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will aim to retain the trophy at Euro 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will aim to retain the trophy at Euro 2020

#3. Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo will be Portugal's captain at Euro 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo will be Portugal's captain at Euro 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the best players to ever play the game. Boasting an accolade-filled career, his successes for club and country have been well documented.

His club career has taken him across Portugal, England, Spain and most recently Italy, with the 36-year-old breaking records at all his clubs. His goalscoring numbers are seriously impressive as well, and he seems to be in electric form in the buildup to Euro 2020.

Ronaldo's displays over the course of the club season have been commendable, with the striker scoring a massive 36 goals all season. Although Juventus ended up with a fourth-placed finish in Serie A, Ronaldo still topped the charts for goals and took home the Capocannoniere.

Ronaldo has scored 103 goals for his country, only six behind Iran's Ali Daei in the list of top goalscorers at international level. Undoubtedly a crucial member during their Euro 2016 success, the Portugal captain will be looking to retain their trophy at Euro 2020. With Portugal drawn in the Group of Death, Ronaldo and coach Fernando Santos will hope to come out on top against the likes of France and Germany, both of whom are part of the same group at Euro 2020.


#2. Harry Kane - England

Harry Kane will lead England at Euro 2020
Harry Kane will lead England at Euro 2020

Harry Kane is one of the most prolific strikers in world football. His dominance in the Premier League over the past six years has seen him win the Premier League Golden Boot three times.

The 27 year old is coming to Euro 2020 after a breathtaking club season. Despite Tottenham Hotspur finishing only seventh, Kane racked up 33 goals and 17 assists across all competitions this season. He has been widely applauded for changing his game to bring his teammates into action more often. Kane deservedly received both the Premier League Golden Boot as well as the Premier League Playmaker of the Year (most assists) awards.

A regular for the Three Lions since 2015, Kane has made 54 appearances, scoring 34 goals. He was named captain in 2018 and led England to the semifinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Kane won the Golden Boot at the tournament.

Yet to win any major silverware at club level, Kane has often hinted that the national team has his best chance at winning a trophy. With the striker's club career in the balance, Euro 2020 would be the perfect opportunity for Kane to tempt any potential suitors to sign him. Euro 2020 would be a great platform for Kane to further cement his place as one of the world's best strikers.


#1. Kylian Mbappe - France

Kylian Mbappe will line up in attack for France at Euro 2020
Kylian Mbappe will line up in attack for France at Euro 2020

Kylian Mbappe is one of the most exciting young footballers participating at Euro 2020. Still only 22, the Frenchman has had an illustrious career with four league titles and a World Cup to his name.

Born in Paris, the striker started his career with Monaco in France. He won the league title with them and his stunning displays sparked interest from numerous clubs across Europe. Loaned out initially to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, the French outfit made his move permanent after paying a reported €145 million. That made him the most expensive teenager in history and also the second-most expensive transfer ever, only behind his teammate Neymar.

The three years since have been nothing short of extraordinary. The 22-year-old has won three league titles and two Ligue 1 Player of the Year awards with Les Parisiens. While PSG failed to retain the Ligue 1 this year, Mbappe still managed to produce a massive 42 goals and 11 assists across 47 appearances this season.

The French youngster was an influential figure for France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, contributing four goals in seven games including one in the final against Croatia.

Widely regarded as one of the world's best players, Mbappe will be looking to make his mark on the international stage once again. His attacking partnership with Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann could send shivers down the spines of their opponents. Drawn in the Group of Death, Didier Deschamps will rely heavily on Kylian Mbappe to bring his red-hot form to Euro 2020 and enable France to avenge their loss in the Euro 2016 final.


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