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The German Bundesliga has produced a lot of surprises this season, with a couple of big teams including the likes of Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Schalke 04 all struggling to match up with the intensity of the competition that exists in the division at the moment.
However, that is not the only surprise we have witnessed in the German top flight so far during this term, as the rise of some incredible attacking talents has also taken us by surprise - with many attackers coming almost from nowhere to establish themselves on top of the goal-scoring chart as well as providing stern competition against the regular elite finishers we know in the division.
As a matter of fact, the battle for the Bundesliga Golden Shoe will be a very tough one this season, considering the number of attackers who are firing on all cylinders at the moment.
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From explosive left wingers to intelligent right wingers, down to incredible offensive midfielders and deadly strikers, we take a look at the top 5 most impressive attackers in the German top flight at the moment.
#5 Thorgan Hazard
Borussia Monchengladbach superstar, Thorgan Hazard, is the brother of famous Chelsea playmaker, Eden Hazard, and while his brother has been tearing it up in the Premier League this season, the 25-year-old has also been running riot in the Bundesliga since the beginning of the campaign.
Tearing opposition defenses apart with his incredible talent, and stepping up at vital moments to fire his team in front of goal, the Belgian international has been quite unstoppable in the German top flight this season, as suggested by his incredible statistics so far during the term.
Thorgan Hazard has recorded an amazing 8 goals and 5 assists to his name in 12 Bundesliga appearances so far this season, and with such amazing statistics, the Belgian superstar has proven to us that he is also one of the most impressive attackers playing in the German top flight right now.
All stats via transfermarkt
#4 Marco Reus
The competition between the attackers in the Bundesliga is very tough at the moment as many superstars continue to show their incredible talent and efficiency in the offensive areas of the pitch, stepping up at vital moments and firing their respective teams in front of goal as the battle moves further in the German top flight.
One of these amazing players is Borussia Dortmund maestro, Marco Reus - a highly talented superstar with undoubted abilities and fantastic efficiency, and has been a real nightmare to opposition defenders in the Bundesliga since the beginning of the term.
The German international has found the back of the net a whopping 8 times in the division this season, as well as setting up another 6 in 12 appearances, and with BVB enjoying a decent campaign, he is expected to raise his tally to an incredible height before the end of the campaign.
#3 Paco Alcacer
The impact of Spanish international, Paco Alcacer, has been a very visible one to every Bundesliga follower in recent weeks - with the talented striker having entered into the German top flight in an explosive form this season.
The attacker left FC Barcelona in an initial loan deal to join Bundesliga leaders, Borussia Dortmund this summer, and he has wasted no time in making his impact felt at the Signal Iduna Park, impressing in front of goal and quickly establishing himself as one of the most impressive attackers in the German top flight at the moment.
Alcacer has recorded an amazing 9 goals to his name in just 7 Bundesliga appearances this season, and it becomes even more impressive to learn that 5 of those appearances have come from the bench, and he has only spent 261 minutes on the pitch so far in the German top flight.
#2 Luka Jovic
Eintracht Frankfurt superstar Luka Jovic is also one of the most prolific and most efficient attackers in the Bundesliga right now, having earned himself a brilliant start to the campaign and taking his game to an extraordinary level this season.
The Serbian international has been a dangerous figure to opposition defenses in the German top flight so far during the term, combining his quick feet and amazing finishing skills to wreak havoc whenever he finds himself in the offensive areas of the pitch.
Jovic has proved that he can compete at the highest level in the game, with his explosive performances in the Bundesliga this season which have seen him record 9 fantastic efforts and 4 decent assists to his name in 10 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt as they continue to fight in the German top flight.
#1 Sebastien Haller
It is very interesting to see that many Eintracht Frankfurt players are impressing in the Bundesliga this season. Another superstar from the Die Adler camp who is also making a name for himself with electrifying performances in front of goal is French striker, Sebastien Haller.
The Eintracht Frankfurt sharpshooter has been an influential force to be reckoned with in the Bundesliga so far this season, taking his seat on top of the goal-scoring chart with an impressive 9 goals and 6 assists to his name in 12 appearances.
With such incredible statistics, there is no doubt the French international is one of the most lethal attackers in the Bundesliga at the moment, and he will be keen to continue with his impressive record in front of goal till the end of the term in order to fight for the prestigious Golden Shoe.
