Top 5 strikers in the world football right now

Modified Nov 24, 2018 10:42 GMT

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#3. Sergio Aguero

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Sergio Kun Aguero’s days at Manchester City looked to be numbered early on in Pep Guardiola’s tenure, but the Argentine international has demonstrated his enduring quality in the last year to climb back above Gabriel Jesus in the centre-forward pecking order.

The Argentine international has scored 8 times and set up 4 goals for Manchester City in Premier League this season in just 12 appearances. Kun Aguero put in exemplary performances this season against Chelsea in the Community Shield and city rivals Manchester United in the Premier League.

Aguero’s combination play and ability to press from the front have improved under Guardiola’s tutelage, and the 30-year-old has ultimately become more of an all-round striker. Aguero has become a player who leads his team and it is hugely down to his contributions they sit on top of the Premier League table.

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