Ranking the 5 best finishers in world football currently

#3 Lionel Messi - Argentina/Barcelona

Argentina v Chile: Group A - Copa America Brazil 2021

Lionel Messi started the 2020-21 season on a rather bleak note by his standards. But that was expected after the turbulent summer he had where he informed Barcelona of his intention to leave and wasn't able to cop a move. Messi hit top gear midway through the season and ended the campaign as the top scorer in La Liga.

Messi's finishing has always been top-notch. His auxiliary skills being as good or even better has often tended to take the attention away from his world-class finishing ability. The Argentine scored 38 goals and provided 14 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona this past season.

#2 Erling Haaland - Norway/Borussia Dortmund

Norway v Greece - International Frienldy

Erling Haaland is already a sensation at the age of 20. The Borussia Dortmund striker was in flying form in the 2020-21 season. The towering striker's incredible athleticism and finishing ability has helped him become one of the most prolific strikers in the world.

Haaland's off-the-ball movement is brilliant and it shows that he is an intelligent footballer who knows what runs to make and where to be at. The Norwegian international is also great at running in behind the defence and it's difficult to catch up with him once he gains a yard on defenders.

Haaland finished the 2020-21 season with 41 goals from as many appearances across all competitions. He is the most sought-after striker in the world right now and Borussia Dortmund know just how fortunate they are to have him.

That’s a finish from Haaland. pic.twitter.com/NvIemHNv8C

— Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) September 7, 2020

#1 Robert Lewandowski - Poland/Bayern Munich

FC Bayern Muenchen v VfB Stuttgart - Bundesliga

There is no doubt as to who the best striker in the world currently is. Robert Lewandowski's goalscoring rate is ridiculous and there's no one in the world who can match him. A complete striker and perhaps the best example for the modern number 9, Lewandowski has simply been a cut above the rest.

He is the complete package. The 32-year-old is an intelligent footballer whose precise finishing with both head and feet makes him a nightmare for goalkeepers. He is also excellent with the ball at his feet and his physique enables him to be great at holding up play and linking up with his teammates.

Lewandowski scored a whopping 48 goals from 40 appearances across all competitions for Bayern Munich in the 2020-21 season.

Control. Composure. Finish.Lewandowski's 23rd Bundesliga goal this season. pic.twitter.com/gzZqqEqfJs

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 24, 2021