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Lionel Messi, Barcelona (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
1. Lionel Messi
The Argentine Lionel Messi once again stole the show with some sensational performances with his attacking style of play. He and Luis Suarez formed a dangerous frontline partnership showcasing their predatory skills with some exemplary performances.
The 32-year-old outclassed his opponents with his creative dribbles and sensational finishes scoring 19 goals with 12 assists to his name in 22 La Liga games this season. Many thought that maybe after the departure of Neymar, the balance of their forward line might get affected, but the 32-year-old has teamed up quite well with Suarez while his co-ordination with the midfield has looked sharp as ever.
Messi has deceived the opposition’s defence with his accelerating runs and crafty dribbles. Lionel Messi holds a commanding position in Barcelona’s forward line and has decided the outcome of a game with his individual brilliance.
Messi has been an influential figure in Barcelona’s forward line. He has also registered 2 goals in 6 games this Champions League season. Messi has had a fine on-field understanding with Antoinne Griezmann too. The forward has also netted 2 goals in 2 Copa Del Ray games this season.
Lionel Messi</a> once again stole the show with some sensational performances with his attacking style of play. He and <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/17/la-liga-2019-20-top-5-goalscorers/2/"https://fbref.com/en/players/a6154613/Luis-Suarez?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Luis Suarez</a> formed a dangerous frontline partnership showcasing their predatory skills with some exemplary performances.</p>
<p>The 32-year-old outclassed his opponents with his creative dribbles and sensational finishes scoring 19 goals with 12 assists to his name in 22 La Liga games this season. Many thought that maybe after the departure of Neymar, the balance of their forward line might get affected, but the 32-year-old has teamed up quite well with Suarez while his co-ordination with the midfield has looked sharp as ever.</p>
<p>Messi has deceived the opposition’s defence with his accelerating runs and crafty dribbles. Lionel Messi holds a commanding position in Barcelona’s forward line and has decided the outcome of a game with his individual brilliance.</p>
<p>Messi has been an influential figure in Barcelona’s forward line. He has also registered 2 goals in 6 games this Champions League season. Messi has had a fine on-field understanding with Antoinne Griezmann too. The forward has also netted 2 goals in 2 Copa Del Ray games this season.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">Karim Benzema, Real Madrid (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>2. Luis Suarez</h3>
<p>Luis Suarez has been a constant threat inside the box for the opposition’s defence. The Uruguayan has dominated the rivals along with Lionel Messi as the duo has formed a deadly combo in the forward line. He has scored 11 goals in 17 games this season and has 7 assists to his name. His electric runs combined with his counter-attacks has terrorized the opposition’s defence.</p>
<p>The Uruguayan has dominated the opposition’s defence with his aggressive style of play. Suarez has provided a supporting role to Lionel Messi as both are match-winners on their day with their respective style of play,</p>
<p>Together the duo has outrun the best defences with their attacking game. Luis Suarez has been a revelation for the Catalans since his arrival at Camp Nou, as the 32-year-old has threatened every opposition with his speed and electrifying pace. Luis Suarez has operated quite well in the flanks.</p>
<p>Though Luis Suarez had slowed down a bit mid-season because of fitness issues, he managed to regain his form. His intensity tends to lift the morale of his side as he has been the heart of the Catalans’ forward line.</p>
<h3>3. Karim Benzema</h3>
<p>Though the flamboyant Frenchman had slowed down a bit mid-season and faced some fitness issues the striker regained his touch by producing some decent performances. <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/17/la-liga-2019-20-top-5-goalscorers/2/"https://fbref.com/en/players/70d74ece/Karim-Benzema?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22>Karim Benzema</a> has notched up 14 goals in 26 matches and has 6 assists to his name in the ongoing La Liga season.</p>
<p>His thrilling pace and trademark dribbles have been too hot to handle. Karim Benzema holds a very key position for Real Madrid as a striker.</p>
<p>The 32-year-old has been the core of Real Madrid’s forward line and is a big match player. Every team knows that the Frenchman can be a real threat with his accelerating pace and electric counter attacks. His aggressive runs and his ability to penetrate the opposition’s defence with ease has unsettled the best defensive outfits.</p>
<p>Zidane will be banking on his experience to produce the desired results in the season going ahead. Zinedine Zidane had lamented that it is hard to find a player of Benzema’s calibre as he is a kind of player who can outclass any opposition with his individual brilliance.</p>
<p>In the ongoing La Liga season, the Frenchman has registered 14 goals in 26 games with 6 assists to his name. He has scored 4 goals in 7 Champions League games.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:3200px;">Lucas Perez, Deportivo Alaves (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>4. Lucas Perez</h3>
<p>The Spaniard has looked impressive with his all-round game. Though the 31-year-old’s performances have been overshadowed by some big names in the La Liga, Deportivo Alaves manager Asier Garitano had once stated that the biggest strengths of <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/17/la-liga-2019-20-top-5-goalscorers/2/"https://fbref.com/en/players/a300ac7e/Lucas-Perez?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22>Lucas Perez</a> is the kind of intensity he brings on the field. Perez has co-ordinated well with Joselu in the forward line.</p>
<p>He has had healthy coordination with midfielder <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/17/la-liga-2019-20-top-5-goalscorers/2/"https://fbref.com/en/players/04965583/Aleix-Vidal?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Aleix Vidal</a>. He has scored 11 goals in 26 games with 5 assists to his name. The forward has been quite good when it comes to his clever passes and his ability to make constant inroads in the opposition’s defence with his quickness. The striker has looked impressive during set pieces and has always looked to play his natural game which is to attack.</p>
<h3>5. Gerard Moreno</h3>
<p><a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/17/la-liga-2019-20-top-5-goalscorers/2/"https://fbref.com/en/players/81f0781e/Gerard-Moreno?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22>Gerard Moreno</a> has been the pillar of Villareal’s forward line since the last few seasons. He has this unique ability to link up play between the midfielders and forwards with his clever moves. The Spaniard has the tendency to drop deep and can also be used as a striker as well as an attacking midfielder. The 28-year-old has shown his effectiveness during set-pieces.</p>
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<p>Moreno has scored 11 goals in 25 games in the ongoing La Liga season with 4 assists to his name. The forward has once again showcased his ability in front of the goal with his ice-cool finishing. His electric pace has looked quite threatening during counter-attacks. He has bamboozled the opposition’s defence by operating through the flanks with his swift moves. Moreno has worked well with the experienced midfielder <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/17/la-liga-2019-20-top-5-goalscorers/2/"https://fbref.com/en/players/e2e9c250/Santi-Cazorla?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Santi Cazorla</a>.</p><!—pageview_candidate—>">
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