Ranking the 10 greatest forwards in 2021

Some players have outperformed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021
Some players have outperformed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021

#7 Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Borussia Dortmund v SpVgg Greuther Fürth - Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund v SpVgg Greuther Fürth - Bundesliga

Not many strikers in the world right now are as clinical as Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has been simply brilliant in front of goal for Borussia Dortmund. Last season, Erling Haaland scored 41 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions.

He has continued with the same form in the 2021-22 season, scoring 19 goals in 16 matches in all competitions. At the moment, there is no stopping him as the Norwegian striker remains one of the most wanted players come next summer.


#6 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

FC Bayern Munich v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Leg One
FC Bayern Munich v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Leg One

The Frenchman has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid after it failed in the summer of 2021. With Kylian Mbappe's talent and performances, it will be surprising if Madrid fail to acquire his signature.

The French forward has been outstanding for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ever since he joined them in 2017. Kylian Mbappe scored 42 goals in all competitions last season and has already scored 15 this season in just 24 appearances.

It will be interesting to see if he can take PSG all the way in the Champions League this season. They face Real Madrid in the Round of 16.


#5 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League

The year 2021 will always remain a special year for Manchester United fans as it marked the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford. The Portuguese will always have legendary status with the Red Devils courtesy of his stellar time during his first spell with them.

In the first half of 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo was associated with Juventus, where he ended the 2020-21 campaign with 29 Serie A goals. At United, the former Real Madrid man has done well too, scoring 13 goals in all competitions so far. With him in the team, winning silverware cannot be written off.


#4 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Manchester City v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg
Manchester City v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg

Mohamed Salah at the moment is probably one of the best players in the world. The Egyptian has been very impressive for Liverpool since joining them in 2017 and has been in stellar form this year.

Having scored 31 goals last season, Salah has been deadly in the 2021-22 campaign. He already has 22 goals to his name in just 24 appearances across all competitions. With the form he is in, he can definitely help Liverpool strongly challenge for multiple trophies.

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