Top 5 strikers in the world football right now

Modified Nov 24, 2018 10:42 GMT

Juventus v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Group H

#2. Luis Suarez

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Luis Suarez has shown some signs of inconsistency throughout the season until now but he has stepped up for his team whenever his side were in dire need of him. The Uruguayan international has scored 9 times and set up 4 goals in the 12 games he has featured in for FC Barcelona in La Liga this season.

Suarez took over the protagonist role for his team when Leo Messi was forced out with an injury he sustained against Sevilla which ruled him out for 3-4 weeks. He unleashed the beast inside him in the El Clasico when he scored an amazing hat-trick to demolish Real Madrid who went on to lose 5-1. Luis Suarez also got his team all of the 3 points when he scored in the dying minutes of the game against Rayo Vallecano.

The Uruguayan offers plenty more besides goals. He is technically gifted and physically strong, can drop deep and sprint in behind. The former Liverpool man is extremely well-rounded and, on his day, impossible to play against.

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