Top 5 contenders for the Pichichi Trophy this season

#3 Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez has been a pivotal figure in the Barcelona attack

It wouldn't be far-fetched to say Uruguayan superstar, Luis Suarez is one of the most under-appreciated strikers in La Liga. The attacker is often criticised by the Barcelona faithful but since he has been sidelined this year, the league leaders have been finding it difficult to break down opposing defences and are already hoping to have him back as soon as possible.

Despite spending a major chunk of his time on the sidelines, Suarez has done enough to be included among the most prolific goalscorers in La Liga this season. As it stands, the former Liverpool sharpshooter occupies the third position in the ranking, just behind his partner in crime, Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema.

He's found the back of the net an impressive 11 times in the Spanish top-flight this term while laying down seven for his teammates. Currently out of action following a knee injury he picked up last month, the former Liverpool man is expected to return ahead of schedule to boost Barcelona in their mission to defend the league title.