Qatar will play host to some of the best attackers in the world when the FIFA World Cup 2022 takes place there. It is possible that this will be the last World Cup for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe, who play for France, can tear opponents apart. Neymar, from Brazil, and Robert Lewandowski, from Poland, both contribute more firepower and steadiness. An in-depth statistical study of the top forwards you should keep an eye on is presented below.
1. Robert Lewandowski - Poland
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Now that he's playing for Barcelona instead of Bayern Munich, Lewandowski is untouchable. Lewandowski has netted 18 goals in just 19 games across all competitions. Opta reports that twelve of his thirteen goals this La Liga 2022-23 season have come from inside the penalty area. Furthermore, he has taken 29 shots and created 15 scoring opportunities. Moreover, he has contributed to the team with four assists.
2. Karim Benzema - France
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In his time with the Three Lions, right-defender Kieran Trippier has made a strong case to be England's starter. The standards have been raised since he joined Newcastle United from Atletico Madrid. Trippier has had a fantastic season in the Premier League, racking up 24 tackles, 19 interceptions, 29 clearances, 99 recoveries, and 53 wins in duels.
3. Kylian Mbappe - France
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Kylian Mbappe, the superstar forward for Paris Saint-Germain, has been a goalscoring machine in recent seasons. As an attacker, Mbappe will likely start alongside Benzema in the French 3-4-1-2. In 13 games played in Ligue 1, Mbappe has scored 11 times and assisted on two more. His 29 shots on goal and 26 opportunities created are both career highs.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal
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As the men's all-time leading goalscorer, Cristiano Ronaldo will look to make a mark in Qatar (117). Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes will be his idols and sources of nourishment. This season in the Premier League, Ronaldo has only scored once for Manchester United. From a total of ten games, he has managed only six shots on goal.
5. Lionel Messi - Argentina
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In his first season with PSG, Lionel Messi has been as consistent as he was during his time with Barcelona. Messi has scored 12 goals this season and assisted on 14 more across all competitions. He has racked up 7 goals and 10 assists in Ligue 1 2022-23. Messi has racked up 34 opportunities and 31 shots on goal.
6. Neymar - Brazil
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Neymar, a stalwart for Brazil, can be the game-changer this time. In the 2022-23 season, Neymar has been phenomenal for PSG, contributing to 15 goals and 11 assists. Neymar has recorded 11 goals and nine assists in Ligue 1 2022-23. He's managed 17 shots on goal and generated 36 scoring opportunities. He has also gotten the ball back 44 times.