Ranking the top 5 attacking trios in the football world

When we analyze a team's attacking power, it simply does not belong to one single player, but a combination of three major forwards, who not just win the games for their teams, but also put forward a show that none can resist. The 'beautiful game', as the legend Pele likes to call the amusing sport known as football, has given us some of the most unbelievable attacking trios in the history. Scoring goals, building plays and constructing effortless opportunities, there is no good game without a good 'three in the front'

From the likes of the Brazilian trio of Rivaldo, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, to the very recent ones in the form of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suarez, a good attacking lineup, consisting of a versatile front three is extremely important in terms of delivering the right performance.

With the season progressing, and the competitions getting tougher every single month, here are our picks for the five most consistent attacking trios in the world.

#5 Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio - Real Madrid

The three are looking forward to starting a new era of football.

With the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Los Blancos were left with many options to fill in the vacant position on the left; Chasing the likes of Eden Hazard and Raheem Sterling didn't quite help them, as they wanted someone from their very own roster to replace the Portuguese maestro.

Marco Asensio, without a shadow of a doubt, was the very obvious choice in terms of filling the position. A natural attacking midfielder, he joined forces with Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, initiating a new era of football for the winners of three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles and four of the last five.

The trio has been magnificent, as the La Liga has given them the opportunity to kick start their new combination, and score plenty of goals every single game. With Asensio and Bale being the natural playmakers for the attack, they are the ones who provide chances for Benzema to capitalise. It is surely a gamble that Julen Lopetegui has ticked off from his books, as the trio has succeeded on every single front. Given the fact the season is extremely long, and they have multiple competitions to prove themselves, they are definitely not going to disappoint.

#4 Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa, Thomas Lemar - Atletico Madrid

A trio that lets their actions do the speaking.

Last year's UEFA Europa League winners have had it all in their pockets in terms of signing some of the most power-packed footballers in the world. With Diego Costa returning home to Madrid back in January, to Thomas Lemar being the newest inclusion in the lineup, Diego Simeone's remarkable side has been something he can be totally proud of.

But what really makes the difference is the fact that Costa and Lemar are joined by one of the best forwards in the world; Antoine Griezmann. The trio, as some say, can be the gateway for Atletico Madrid to reach the UEFA Champions League finals at home in Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Their consistency in the Spanish League and the fact that two of the three players have just won the FIFA World Cup is a key factor for them to progress through the ranks. With Costa being the target man for the team, Lemar is often seen to build the most speedy plays for the trio, as the left-right switch is prominent for the French winger. Griezmann has been a very important asset for Atletico, as he happens to be the all-rounder, be it in terms of building the plays or just scoring goals.

#3 Neymar Jr., Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe - Paris Saint Germain

The three have

revolutionised

French football.

After an unbelievable performance put forward by the young Mbappe at the World Cup, the PSG forward isn't quite done. The fact that Ligue 1 and the Champions League are experiencing its early stages, this young starlet is already gearing up for the entire season. Being who he is and doing what he truly does, Mbappe doesn't portray this world-class potential all on his own. With the help of two of the most unbelievable forwards in the world, the Frenchmen is only enjoying his current form.

The trio of Cavani, Neymar, and Mbappe is considered as one of the most feared attacking prowesses in the world; With Edinson Cavani being the pivot of the PSG attack, to Neymar being one of the best in the world, the three world-class players have already made a bold statement that they are about to conquer not just Europe, but world-football in general.

The trio scored 89 goals in the past 2017/18 season, their first campaign playing together.

#2 Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Phillipe Coutinho - Barcelona

Can the trio bring their club back to former glories?

Though the Brazilian isn't quite the attacker in the Barcelona side, he is seen to recuperate the entire play and work mostly as a left winger; Phillipe Coutinho transition since last season has been an achievement for Ernesto Valverde. With Ousmane Dembele being the more natural choice as an attacker, the World Cup winner hasn't really been able to fit into the bench with Suarez and Messi, but Coutinho surely has done the deeds.

With the departure of Neymar, this Barcelona side was left wondering as to what will make a good trio all over again. Certainly, it has happened, as the trio of Suarez, Coutinho, and Messi have had their chances to capitalise in the La Liga in every means possible. With Coutinho being one of the masters of the interplays, the opportunities are automatically created for both Suarez as well as Messi, bringing consistency back to Camp Nou. With the Champions League being their next stop, the three will have to show their true potential and bring their side back to past glories.

#1 Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane - Liverpool

Easily the best attacking trio in the world.

With the arrival of Salah the very last season, Liverpool's journey back into the mainstream has been like a roller coaster ride. From reaching the Champions League finals last season to being on top of the English Premier League table this season, the trio has been a revelation for their club in terms of scoring goals and making some of the most beautiful plays for their squad. With Sadio Mane being the centerpiece of the attack this season, the trio now looks forward to initiating offensive prowesses for the opposition to deal with.

With a world-class stature and the power of their current squad, Mane, Salah, and Firmino are easily the best-attacking trios in the world. Given the fact that they carry the potential to win the league and the European title this very season, it would be difficult for most of the teams to stop the Liverpool menaces.

Last year, the trio had an astonishing 91 goals, including ten by each player in the UEFA Champions League.