Top 5 attackers in the Italian Serie A right now

When it comes to highlighting the domestic leagues that possess the top attackers in European football at the moment, there is no way the Serie A can be left out, with the Italian top flight boasting some of the most highly rated offense minded superstars on the continent right now.

The division welcomed one of the most impressive attackers in the football world when Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, decided to leave Real Madrid to complete a mega deal to join Juventus this summer, and the winger is off to a great start in the Serie A.

He has transferred his incredible goal scoring form from the Spanish league into the Italian top flight - tearing opposition defenses apart, creating clear-cut chances for his teammates to score, as well as sending the ball into the back of the net with great ease.

However, it is not only Ronaldo who has been making waves in front of goal in the Serie A this season, there are other attackers who are also impressing with their goal scoring records - stepping up at crucial moments, finding the back of the net consistently, and stealing the attention of football fans with their incredible finishing skills.

Therefore lets quickly take a look at the top 5 attackers in the Italian top flight at the moment.

#5 Lorenzo Insigne

Napoli superstar, Lorenzo Insigne, is one of the few names that need to be mentioned when it comes to rating the most impressive attackers in Serie A right now - thanks to his scintillating performances in the offensive third since the competition resumed this season.

The Italian International has been a consistent performer in the Serie A for the past few years, finishing among the elite attackers in the division during the recent campaign, with 8 goals and 11 assists to his name in 37 appearances

A highly talented winger with incredible pace and amazing finishing skills, Lorenzo Insigne has been a huge force to be reckoned with in front of goal in the Serie A this season, recording 7 incredible efforts to his name and setting up another 3 to keep Napoli in contention as they continue to chase defending champions, Juventus, in the Scudetto race this term.

All stats via transfermarkt

#4 Dries Mertens

Another superstar who also deserves immense recognition for his incredible displays in front of goal right now is Napoli striker, Dries Mertens.

The Belgian International finished the previous campaign with an impressive 18 goals and 6 assists to his name in 38 Serie A appearances, and he has also emerged as one of the deadliest finishers in the division so far this term - courtesy of his brilliant start to the campaign.

There is no doubt Mertens is in the form of his life at the moment, and that is quite evident if you take a closer look at his record in front of goal this season, it has seen him notch 7 incredible efforts and 4 brilliant assists for Napoli in 12 appearances so far in the Italian top flight.

#3 Ciro Immobile

Immobile is having another prolific campaign in front of goal

After finishing on top of the goal scoring chart in the Serie A during the previous campaign, Lazio striker, Ciro Immobile, has returned to the Italian top flight in terrifying form this season, tearing down opposition defenses, and moving forward with his incredible goal scoring record in the division.

The Italian international is currently one of the most impressive attackers in the Serie A right now, combining his brilliant finishing skills and his unquenchable passion for goal to make a name for himself across the division.

It has been another prolific season for the striker who has recorded an incredible 8 goals and 1 assist to his name in 12 appearances for Lazio, as they continue to chase their objectives for the campaign.

With such a fantastic statistics, the 28-year-old sharpshooter has placed himself in a decent position to fight for the Serie A Golden Shoe once again this season, and given his incredible form at the moment, it doesn't look like he will be slowing down anytime soon.

#2 Krzysztof Piątek

Piatek has earned himself a brilliant start to life in Italy

Every Serie A season often presents us with huge surprise packages and amazing breakthroughs, which makes the competition even more exciting. The explosive rise of Genoa striker, Krzysztof Piątek, has been the biggest surprise we have witnessed in the Italian top flight so far this season.

A 23-year-old prodigy with immense talent and incredible finishing skills, Piatek has taken the Serie A by storm following his move from Cracovia to Genoa this summer, putting up extraordinary performances and displaying incredible maturity despite his young age, as well as earning a lot of comparison with his idol and fellow Polish International, Robert Lewandowski.

The former Cracovia superstar is without doubt one of the most impressive attackers the Serie A has got at the moment, with his incredible 9 goals in 12 appearances placing him on top of the goal scoring chart in the Italian top flight so far this season.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese continues with his incredible goal scoring run in the Italian top flight

Although the Serie A is well blessed with plenty of incredible attackers who have entered the campaign explosively, only a few of these players can actually compare with Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, when it comes to their efforts in front of goal this season

After spending 9 incredible years with Real Madrid and winning a massive 16 trophies with the LaLiga giants, including 4 UEFA Champions League honours, the Portuguese decided to move on in his career by joining Juventus in a mega-deal this summer, and he has earned himself a brilliant start to life in Serie A, producing scintillating displays and continuing with his incredible record in front of goal.

Few months into his Juventus career, Ronaldo has quickly established himself as one of the most prolific attackers in the Serie A. The former Real Madrid winger has recorded an incredible 8 goals and 6 assists to his name in the Italian top flight this season, and he is expected to score even more as the season progresses.

Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.