Top 5 attackers in the Ligue 1 at the moment

Modified Nov 26, 2018 05:03 GMT

Paris Saint Germain superstars - Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Junior

#1. Kylian Mbappe

The French youngster has been a real nightmare in front of goal this season

Even in the midst of several world-class attackers that are present in the Ligue 1 at the moment, Paris Saint Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe stands out when it comes to doing business and wreaking havoc in the offensive third of the pitch.

After earning a lot of plaudits for his explosive performances that helped his nation to claim glory in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia, the French International has continued with his record-breaking run and he has been an outstanding figure for Paris Saint Germain in the Ligue 1 this season.

The former Monaco forward currently seats on top of the goalscoring chart in the French top flight with a fantastic 11 goals and 5 assists to his name in just 9 games and with his incredible form at the moment, he is well on track to achieve great things in the division during the campaign.

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