England is the most celebrated country when it comes to football. The toughest leagues and tournaments are hosted in England. Many legendary footballers have been a part of this team but they couldn't gain the appropriate international tournaments or recognition till now. SportzPoint.com takes you on a tour of England's all-time top goalscorers.

1. Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is England's all-time top goalscorer with 53 goals. Not only this, but he is also the country's most capped outfield player of all time with 119 appearances. Globally considered as one of the best English footballers, he made his debut in the England national football team in 2003 and continued playing till 2018. Also, he made his debut in the senior International team as the youngest ever goalscorer at the age of 17. In the UEFA Euro 2004, the world got to know him because of his excellent performance to score four goals. Also, he became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the European Championship. During his International career of 14 years, he played in 3 World Cups; 2006 World Cup, 2010 World Cup, and 2014 world cup.

Read also: Players with the Most Premier League Goals in history

2. Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton had an exceptional football career. Globally considered as one of the greatest players in history, he was capped 106 times for England and he made 758 appearances for Manchester United. He was one of the key members behind the the victory of 1966 World Cup as he scored goals twice in the semifinals. Also, he is often regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Before Wayne Rooney broke Charlton's record of top goal scorers in England, Bobby remained at the top of the list for 45 years with 49 goals.

3. Gary Lineker

With 48 goals, Gary Lineker holds the third position on this list of England's all-time top goalscorers. The former English footballer is considered one of the greatest strikers in the country. He has always been the knight in shining armor for the team especially in World Cup. At the 1986 World Cup, he scored 6 goals and followed it with 4 goals in the 1990 World Cup. He also won the Golden Boot for his exhilarating performance in the 1986 World Cup.

Read also: Top 10 Highest scorers in the history of the UEFA Euros (Updated)

4. Jimmy Greaves

Jimmy Greaves is England's 4th highest goalscorer with 44 goals. He played as a forward for his nation's team. Also, the Tottenham Hotspur legend is the leading goalscorer of the club. He was a part of the squad in both the 1962 world cup and the 1966 World Cup. The former English footballer scored the most hat tricks (6) than anyone else in the country.

5. Harry Kane

The captain of the England football team is England's fifth highest goal scorer with 40 goals. Presently known as one of the best strikers in the world, he is notable and renowned for his extreme goal-scoring records and the ability to link play as well. Also, he has tremendous records to his name for Tottenham Hotspur. In the 2016-17 Premier League, he won the golden board after scoring 29 goals in 30 games for a rate of 0.97.

6. Michael Owen

With the same number of goals as Harry Kane, Michael Owen also holds the 5th position on this prestigious list of England's top goalscorers. The former English footballer played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Stoke City, and Manchester United. One of the most important and remarkable moment of his career was the 1998 World Cup held in France. He became the youngest player and the youngest goalscorer from England at that time and became a prominent member of the international team. Also, he is the only player from England who scored in four major tournaments. In total, he was capped 89 times as well.

Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah is having some season at Liverpool. After Liverpool triumphed in a 2-0 win over Manchester City, Salah touched 50+ goal contributions this season across all competitions.

Salah's goalscoring tally in the 2024-25 Premier League touched 25 goals and he also provided 17 assists in 28 appearances this season.

The Egyptian international is crushing records as Salah became the only active player on this list, along with legends like Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham, Sergio Aguero, and Thierry Henry. 

Here is the full breakdown of the 10 players with the most goal contributions in Premier League history.

List of the 10 Premier League Players with the most Goal Contributions

1. Alan Shearer-324 Goal Contributions (260 Goals + 64 Assists)

Alan Shearer’s record as the Premier League’s top scorer is well-established. Still, the former English international also stands top for total goal contributions with an estimable further 64 assists for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Erling Haaland certainly has the goalscoring potential, but there is every chance he departs Manchester City for European heavyweights during his peak years.

2. Wayne Rooney-311 Goal Contributions (208 Goals +103 Assists)

The Premier League has seen some of the greatest scorers and creators. At the summit stands Alan Shearer, whose 324 combined goals and assists set a standard that remains unmatched. Wayne Rooney follows with an impressive 311 contributions, splitting his talent between scoring and assisting a true all-around offensive force.

3. Frank Lampard-279 Goal Contributions (177 Goals + 102 Assists)

Frank Lampard is the only Premier League midfielder who could achieve, accumulating 279 contributions from the center of the park. The man with the most goals and the most assists in Chelsea’s history.

4. Ryan Giggs- 271 Goal Contributions (109 Goals + 162 Assists)

Only three players have registered 100+ goals and 100+ assists in the Premier League, Ryan Giggs holds the outright record for Premier League assists with 162. Over fifty more than anybody else.

The former winger’s Manchester United career period from 1990 until 2014, during which time he contributed to 271 Premier League goals.

5. Mohamed Salah-267 Goal Contributions (182 Goals + 82 Assists)*

Mohamed Salah’s remarkable rise demonstrates how today’s high-intensity football can elevate a skilled wide forward. He has surpassed four Premier League legends in Aguero, Henry, Kane, and Cole after craving an insane tally of 25 goals and 17 assists, so far in his amazing 2024-25 campaign so far.

6. Andrew Cole- 260 Goal Contributions (187 Goals + 73 Assists)

Andrew Cole, from an earlier era, matched Salah’s goal-scoring expertise but did so as a traditional number nine. Cole scored 187 Premier League goals, and he did not even score a goal with a penalty. A further 73 assists are not bad going, either.

7. Harry Kane- 259 Goal Contributions (213 Goals + 46 Assists)

Tottenham and England’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, but Shearer's record looks safe after his 100 million euro transfer to Bayern Munich. Unfortunately, the number nine has failed to win any trophies with the North London side. 

Surprisingly enough, despite dropping deeper and becoming more of a playmaker in his latter Premier League days, Harry Kane registers the fewest assists of any player in the top 10 with 46. Fourteen of those assists came in Tottenham’s 2020-21 campaign.

8. Thierry Henry- 249 Goal Contributions (175 Goals + 74 Assists)

The Frenchman spent eight seasons in the Premier League. In 2002-03, Thierry Henry became the first player to register 20+ goals and assists (24 goals, 20 assists) in a Premier League campaign. Thierry Henry’s elegant style produced 175 goals and 74 assists.

9. Sergio Aguero- 231 Goal Contributions (184 Goals + 47 Assists)

Sergio Aguero established himself as one of the greatest Centre-forwards of the Premier League era. “We love him so much,” Pep Guardiola tearfully responded after Sergio Aguero played his final match for Manchester City back in 2021.

Aguero's consistency left an indelible mark on the league. The Argentine forward netted 184 goals, which is more than the Gunners' icon Thierry Henry.

10. Teddy Sheringham- 222 Goal Contributions (146 Goals + 76 Assists)

Teddy Sheringham still holds the record for the oldest player to appear in the Premier League, having framed for West Ham at the age of 40. Given his career as a Premier League devotee, it is no surprise to see his name on this list.

The forward had already been a pro for nearly a decade by the time England’s top flight was rebranded in 1992. But he was still racing at the highest level as late as 2007 and did not retire until 2008.

Many Players have experienced taking the UEFA Champions League match ball home. But few have done it multiple times. Listening to the UEFA Champions League anthem on the pitch while being in the starting lineup is the dream of every other kid football fan. But among the dreamers, few players go on to make further history in the game.

Players who leave a lasting impression through their quality, be it defending, goalkeeping, or even scoring goals. In this article, we will have a look at the players with the most hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League history.

10. Harry Kane| 2 Hat-tricks| Tottenham Hotspurs & Bayern Munich:

First Hat-trick | Tottenham Hotspurs:

On 26th September 2017, Harry Kane hit his first hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League against APOEL FC, Tottenham Hotspurs won that match 3-0 in the group stage and Kane finished the group stage joint second in the top scorers chart with six goals.

Second Hat-trick | FC Bayern Munich:

On 18th September 2024, Harry Kane hit his second hat-trick against Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League. Kane scored 4 goals and Bayern Munich won that match 9-2 at Allianz Arena in Munich. 

9. Kylian Mbappe | 3 Hat-tricks | Paris Saint-Germain & Real Madrid:

First Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

On 23 October 2019, Mbappe scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Club Brugge. Mbappe bagged three goals and Paris Saint-Germain won 5-0 against Club Brugge. 

Second Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

On 17 February 2017, Kylian Mbappe scored his second UEFA Champions League Round of 16 hat-tricks against the mighty FC Barcelona in Parc des Princes. Mbappe scored 3 goals and Moises Keane scored the last goal against Barcelona and they won 4-1 against the Blaugranes.

Third Hat-trick | Real Madrid: 

On 20th February 2025, Kylian Mbappe scored his third UEFA Champions League career Hat-trick against Manchester City in the League phase Knockout's second leg. With Mbappe's hat trick, Real Madrid beat the mighty Manchester City 3-1 and aggregated 6-3, and secured a spot in the Round of 16.

8. Neymar Jr. | 3 Hat-tricks | FC Barcelona & Paris Saint-Germain:

First Hat-trick | FC Barcelona:

On December 11, 2013, Neymar Jr. scored his first-ever hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League at Camp Nou in Spain. In that Lionel Messi was injured, but Neymar stepped up and scored a hat-trick against Celtic FC and FC Barcelona triumphed over a dominant 6-1 win against Celtic FC.

Second Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

Neymar Junior scored his second UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Red Star Belgrade on 4 October 2018. The Brazilian scored his second Champions League hat-trick with Paris Saint-Germain.

Third Hat-trick | Paris Saint-Germain:

Neymar Junior scored the third UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Istanbul Basaksehir. With the help of the Brazilian wizard's hat-trick, PSG triumphed in a 5-1 win over Istanbul in Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League group stage on 9 December 2020.

7. Filippo Inzaghi | 3 Hat-tricks | Juventus & Paris Saint-Germain:

First Hat-trick | Juventus:

Filippo Inzaghi scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Dynamo Kyiv. Filippo Inzaghi became the first Juventus player to score a UEFA Champions League hat-trick when he found the back of the net on three occasions against Dynamo Kyiv in March 1998. Juventus won that match with a comfortable 4-1 scoreline.

Second Hat-trick | Juventus:

On 13 September 2000, Filippo Inzaghi netted his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Hamburg. Filippo Inzaghi's hat-trick rescued Juventus as an astonishing Champions League match against Hamburg finished 4-4 in Germany. Juventus led 3-1 at one stage before falling 4-3 behind and it needed a late penalty from Inzaghi to rescue a point.

Third Hat-trick | AC Milan:

The former Italian international scored his third UEFA Champions League hat-trick in his iconic AC Milan Jersey against Deportivo La Coruna. With the help of his hat-trick AC Milan won with a comfortable 4-0 scoreline in the 2002-03 season.

6. Mario Gomez | 3 Hat-tricks | FC Bayern Munich: 

Mario Gomez scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against the Romanian side CFR Cluj in November 2010. Almost a year to the day later, the German forward scored a match-winning hat-trick against Napoli to seal a 3-2 win. 

5. Luiz Adriano | 3 Hat-tricks | Shakhtar Donetsk:

Luiz Adriano had registered his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick two years prior when he netted three times in Shakhtar's 5-2 win over Danish side Nordsjaelland in November 2012. Luiz Adriano netted his second UEFA Champions League hat-trick against BATE Borisov in the 2014 season. The Brazilian recorded his third hat-trick against BATE as he inspired Shakhtar to a 5-0 win.

4. Karim Benzema | 4 Hat-tricks | Real Madrid:

Karim Benzema netted his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick for Real Madrid against Auxerre in December 2010. The Frenchman would wait five years for his second as he scored three times in an 8-0 win over Malmo. 

The Frenchman would wait five years for his second as he scored three times in an 8-0 win over Malmo, scoring three against PSG in March 2022, Benzema recorded his fourth UEFA Champions League hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Chelsea in April that year.

3. Robert Lewandowski | 6 Hat-tricks | Dortmund, Bayern Munich, & Barcelona:

The only player in UEFA Champions League history to score the hat-trick for three different clubs.

Robert Lewandowski truly announced himself on the world stage with a four-goal haul for Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid in April 2013, he scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick in Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. 

The Polish forward had already agreed on terms with Bayern at that point and Lewandowski recorded four hat-tricks for the German giants when opposing Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade, Benfica, and lastly Red Bull Salzburg.

A move to Barcelona in 2022 brought Lewandowski his sixth UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Viktoria Plzen.

2. Lionel Messi | 8 Hat-tricks | FC Barcelona:

Lionel Messi scored a UEFA Champions League hat-trick in five consecutive calendar years from 2010. He scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Arsenal in 2010. The Argentine Talisman became the first player in the competition's history to score five goals in a single UEFA Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen in 2012.

The former Barcelona legend scored other six UEFA Champions League hat-tricks against Ajax, APOEL Nicosia, Celtic, Manchester City, and PSV Eindhoven, a record equaled by Cristiano Ronaldo just six months later.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo | 8 Hat-tricks | Real Madrid & Juventus:

Cristiano Ronaldo never bagged a UEFA Champions League hat-trick for Manchester United. The Real Madrid legend netted his first hat-trick in the competition against Ajax in 2012. Ronaldo netted seven UEFA Champions League hat-tricks while he was in Real Madrid, the seven club names were - AFC Ajax, Shakhtar Donetsk, VfL Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, Atlético de Madrid, Galatasaray, and Malmo FF.

Although the most memorable one came against Atlético de Madrid the second time. This time in the colors of Juventus. Juventus progressed 3-2 on aggregate to reach the quarterfinals.

There are many records of top scorers in the Premier League but there are some unique and amazing records in the Premier League history, regarding the most goals scored at a single stadium.

This can be analyzed repeatedly — for the most goals in a single game at a single site, for the most scored at a given site in a single season, and for the most scored by an individual player at one end.

Most goals scored at a single stadium in Premier League history:

◎ 116 - Thierry Henry (Highbury)
◎ 106 - Sergio Agüero (The Etihad)
◉ 101 - Mohamed Salah (Anfield)
◎ 101 - Wayne Rooney (Old Trafford)

Mo is coming for another Henry record. 👀 pic.twitter.com/EnOmKPi3fT

— Squawka (@Squawka) February 16, 2025

Highest-Scoring Premier League Match at a Single Stadium

The record for the highest-scoring Premier League match at one stadium was set on September 29, 2007, at Fratton Park. where Portsmouth triumphed over Reading 7-4, producing an astonishing 11-goal thriller.

Most Goals in a Single Stadium in One Season

🔵 @didierdrogba scored a hat-trick as @ChelseaFC clinched their third #PL title with an 8-0 win#OnThisDay in 2010... pic.twitter.com/GGVMYimW2F

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 9, 2019

Stamford Bridge is the highest-awarded on-goals stadium in a single Premier League season, awarding 82 goals to Chelsea in 2009-10. Chelsea, managed by Carlo Ancelotti back then, scored 68 of these goals, with the rest 14 being scored against them.

That postseason, Chelsea’s prolific attack propelled them to the Premier League title, when they scored a mammoth 104 altogether.

Stamford Bridge witnessed some high-scoring victories for Chelsea that season, including an 8-0 victory against Wigan Athletic on the last day to secure the championship. Didier Drogba played a key role, finishing as the league’s top scorer with 29 goals.

Most Goals by a Single Player at One Stadium 

🔊 "100 goals in 181 games... King Henry!" 👑

🗓 #OnThisDay in 2003, @ThierryHenry joined the 💯 club 😎 pic.twitter.com/ovNStsjOn9

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 12, 2019

Thierry Henry holds the record for the most Premier League goals scored by one player at the same stadium. The French forward netted 107 goals at Arsenal’s old building, Highbury.

Henry was among the greatest forwards in Premier League history when it came to his finishing, his dribbling, and his composure. His influence helped Arsenal dominate, especially during their unbeaten 2003-04 “Invincibles” season. He made Highbury his own, and with it, his reputation for goal-scoring.

Other Notable Stadium Goal Records:

It is at several other stadiums, however, where remarkable goal-scoring feats have been recorded:

Old Trafford: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney became the club’s all-time leading goal-scorer, with the majority of them arriving on his home turf.

Anfield: Mohamed Salah has been repeatedly delivering what Liverpool needed, netting with some frequency in front of the Liverpool fans.

Etihad Stadium: The likes of Sergio Agüero, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland have driven the success of Manchester City.

The Significance of These Records

These records underline the teams and individuals attacking genius and the passion for home support. From the iconic stadium to the historical Highbury, Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge, and Etihad unforgettable moments have played out on their turf.

With the unpredictability of the Premier League, those records are surely going to be challenged. High-scoring matches, dominant home teams, prolific goal scorers: there is always something exciting in England’s top flight.

In 2025, the football world continues to admire the remarkable teamwork and brilliance of some of the best attacking trios in football. These forward lines are not just scoring goals but redefining partnership, creativity, and dominance on the pitch. Across football leagues in the world, these trios drive their teams' successes, producing magical moments that charm football fans worldwide.

Top 10 best attacking trios:

Note: The stats of best-attacking trios are the list of the trios currently playing in the top 10 leagues and domestic leagues of those countries along with UEFA Competitions. 

1. Lewandowski- Raphina- Lamine Yamal: (55 goals)

Barcelona's attack is one of the most feared in Europe and their strong performances in all major competitions are the reason they are bubbling in the hope of winning major trophies this season.

The Yamal-Lewandowski-Raphinha trio is one of the lethal attacking trios currently formed in the Spanish League. This lethal front three scored a combined 55 goals, with Lewandowski leading the charge with 26 goals. Yamal and Raphinha also contributed, with 9 and 20 goals for them respectively.

Recently Barcelona won Super Copa de Espana, where the Catalan giants triumphed over Real Madrid with a dominating 5-2 scoreline. The trio played a major role in that game, with Raphinha scoring a brace and Yamal's magical finishing giving them their 15th Spanish Super Cup title.

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2. Gyokeres-Trincao-Conard (46 goals):

Sporting CP are currently having a remarkable 2024-25 season with their deadly attacking trio of Viktor Gyokeres, Francisco Trincao, and Conard Harder leading the team in front. The lethal attacking trio was formed under Ruben Amorim in Sporting CP at the start of the 2024/25 season.

Till now, they have scored a combined 46 goals with Gyokeres contributing 32 of those 46 goals. Trincao and Harder donated notably 7 goals each.

They were pivotal in Sporting CP winning the Portuguese Primeira Liga and Portuguese Cup this season. This enabled them to be so high on our list of "Top 10 best-attacking trios in football" at the moment.

3. Salah-Diaz-Gakpo: (45 goals):

Liverpool are currently one of the best football teams in the world, topping the charts in both UEFA Champions League and English Premier League. The trio of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo have been one of the reasons why they are feared so much by opponents at the moment.

Though this trio was created by none other than Jurgen Klopp, it is becoming one of the World's best under the creative eyes of Arne Slot. Salah, Diaz and Gakpo have scored a total of 44 goals so far across competitions and 32 of them came in Premier League. 

Salah is having a fantastic season contributing 21 goals while Diaz and Gakpo had their fair share of success with 12 goals as well. 

4. Kane-Olise-Musiala: (45 goals)

Although Bayern Munich has not had a great start in the Champions League this season, the defending Bundesliga Champions have run riot in their league. All thanks to the goal-scoring combination of Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala. 

Kane with 36 league goals last season had already shown that they can be lethal in any league in the world while Olise and Musiala are proving why they are called the future of football. 

In 2024-25 season, this trio has scored 45 goals across competitions. Kane is topping the chart for them with 22 goals. Meantime, Musiala has been on the best in business with 14 goals to his name. Olise, meantime has scored 9 so far. 

5. Retegui-De Ketelaere-Lookman (37 goals): 

This can come as a shocker for a few of the football fans. But, the 2023/24 Europa League winners are having a good season with their best arrivals Mateo Retegui, Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman in action for them. 

Ketelaere was brought in from AC Milan while Retegui came to the club from Genoa CFC to form a lethal combination with Lookman under Gian Gasperini. The trio till now have added 37 goals of which 27 came in the Serie A.

Retegui has added 15 goals while Lookman and De Ketelaere added 12 and 10 respectively.

6. Pepi-De Jong-Tilman: (37 Goals)

The defending Dutch league champions are cruising in their league at the moment and the devastating trio of Ricardo Pepi, Lukk de Jong and Malik Tilman are mostly responsible for that. Tilman was brought into the club from Bayern Munich by Peter Bosz. 

Though they are not being mentioned enough in the conversation of many football pundits currently, this attacking trio has enjoyed great success in the league so far. So far, they have added a total of 37 goals in the season with Pepi leading them with 15 goals. 

De Jong and Tilman have added 11 each as well. The pace of Tilman and the finishing skill of Pedri to go with De Jong's physicality is what has made this trio unbeatable till now.

Can they transfer that form in UEFA Champions League? That would be the question the PVS fans would be asking though. 

7. Alvarez- Griezmann- Sorloth: (36 Goals)

Normally whenever we talk about a Diego Simione team, we talk about defence, we talk about the solid base and style at the back. However, this time, we are compelled to discuss the attacking trio formed by Julian Alvarez, Antonio Griezmann and Alexandar Sorolth

Alvarez's inclusion into this team has helped them bring pace and creativity to the offensive areas while Griezmann's experience was always invaluable. Meantime, Sorloth, the former Villarreal recruit brought in the finish they had been looking for years. 

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Till now this trio has added 36 goals across competitions, 21 of which coming in the La Liga which helped them crawl back to the top of the Spanish League table. 

Argentine forward Alvarez has added 14 goals while Griezmann added 10 and Sorloth contributed with 10 goals. However, it has been Angel Correa, the right winger who has been instrumental as well in the Champions League for them, scoring 3 goals in 5 appearances in the tournament.

  8. Marmoush-Ekitike-Larsson (36 goals):

Well, if you are giving a fight to teams like Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen in your national league, there would be some things you are doing right as a team. Though this trio is not as popular as the Kane-Musiala-Olise one, they are surely cranking up numbers for them.

The attacking trio of Omar Marmoush, Hugo Ekitike, and Hugo Larsson has been one of the best in the top 5 European Leagues at the moment with 27 goals in the Bundesliga so far. Across competitions, they have added 36 goals so far and the credit must go to Omar Marmoush who has added 20 goals for them so far.

Hugo Ekitike has scored 12 while Larsson added 4 goals. 

But, with Marmoush heading to Manchester City, it would be interesting to see how Frankfurt can keep the momentum. 

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9. Aghehowa-Galeno-Gonzalez (36 goals)

If you are looking for a football league which has been one of the most competitive so far in Europe, it would be the Portuguese League. Defending champion Sporting CP with 41 points, Benfica with 41 while FC Porto are giving them a fight with 40 points after 17 games for all of them.

And the credit for Proto's great run in the league must go to the trio of Samu Aghehowa, Galeno, and Nico Gonzalez. 

Aghehowa, who was brought in from Atletico Madrid, has been their best player with 18 goals in 23 games while Galeno added 12 and Gonzalez scored 6 goals.

However, they have not been able to transform their league form to Europa League so far. 

10. Mbappe-Vinicius-Bellingham (36 goals):

This trio was already making a noise even before it was created. Every football pundit was guessing how Real Madrid could line up with Kylian Mbappe arriving at the most successful European club. 

Though they have not given the results expected from them, they have done enough to be on this list. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham have added 36 goals in the season so far.

But, they would surely be looking to add more goals to that tally, especially in UEFA Champions League, where they have struggled till now. Mbappe after joining his dream club has netted 15 goals this season, followed by Vinicius with 14 goals. Jude Bellingham has scored 9 goals so far this season.

In La Liga, this attacking trio has added 25 goals, the 10th best in the top 5 European leagues.

An Honorary mention: 

Doku- Haaland- Foden: (33 Goals)

The trio is not on the list because of their inconsistent performances for Manchester City in all competitions, but their skill to run through teams enabled them to get the mention.

This lethal trio has added 33 goals so far, where Haaland led the trio with 21 goals, Doku contributed with 5 goals, and Foden chipped in with 7 goals.

The Evolution of Attacking Partnerships in Modern Football:

Attacking shapes and formations along with style of play has evolved over the years. Here is a brief discussion how attacking trios have evolved in the last few decades.

• In the 1930s, Raich Carter and Cliff Bastin (Arsenal in the 1930s) were centred around two central forwards or inside-forwards working together.
• As football progressed in the 1970s and 1980s, we saw more dynamic combinations like Kevin Keegan and Keny Dalglish (Liverpool), where one striker was often more of a playmaker while the other was the goal scorer or the finisher.
• By the 1990s and 2000s, attacking combinations became more fluid with the rise of false nines and multifunctional forwards. We saw that combination in Spanish team with players like David Villa, Fernando Torres, and Pedro showcasing how diverse an offensive system could be, mixing pace, skill, and finishing skills.
• The 2010s marked the peak of attacking trios, notably with B-B-C (Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo) at Real Madrid and M-S-N (Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar Jr.) at FC Barcelona. The fluid movement, exceptional link-up play, and individual brilliance of both those trios helped those two teams win domestic and European titles.
• In the 2020s, attacking units became even more flexible. The combination of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City showed how the modern football system needs versatility at the top and midfield. 

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Predictions for the rest of 2025:

Which trio will dominate the remainder of the year? Let's predict that. 

Note: These predictions are based on the teams and the best-attacking trio's current form.

1. FC Barcelona (Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski):

With Robert Lewandowski as a top-tier striker, Raphinha's flair, and the explosive talent of Lamine Yamal, Barcelona has a balanced attacking trio. Lewandowski's experience combined with the youth and creativity of Raphinha and Yamal could provide a powerful offensive force, especially as the season progresses.

2. Bayern Munich (Kane, Musiala, Olise):

Harry Kane offers a clinical finishing ability, while Jamal Musiala's creativity and Michael Olise's flair add significant dynamism to Bayern's attack. This most lethal attacking trio, alongside Bayern's overall strength, could be a key contender for the remainder of this year.

3. Liverpool (Salah, Diaz, Gakpo):

Mohamed Salah continues to be one of the best in the Premier League, with Luis Diaz adding the South American flair and speed and Cody Gakpo's versatility and finishing making Liverpool's attack incredibly strong in European football.

4.  Atalanta BC (Lookman, De Ketelaere, Retegui):

Mateo Retegui's goal-scoring ability, Ademola Lookman's pace and directness, and Charles De Ketelaere's technical skills provide a very effective combination. Atalanta has often been an underdog with powerful attacking units. This trio is one of the most lethal attacker's trios formed in Italy.

5. Real Madrid (Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham):

With Kylian Mbappe's pace and finishing, Jude Bellingham's intelligence, and Vinicius Junior's dribbling and explosive skills, Real Madrid has one of the most exciting lethal attacking trios in all of Europe. If they build chemistry, they could be devastating for the rest of the season.

Potential Emerging trios to watch:

1. FC Barcelona

Lamine Yamal, Vitor Roque (currently on loan at Real Betis), Gavi

2. Bayern Munich

Mathys Tel, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane 

3. Real Madrid:

Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Endrick

4. Liverpool:

Ben Doak, Harvey Elliot, Curtis Jones.

Let us know your predictions about these attacking trios and which trio will dominate the rest of the year. Share your thoughts on our Twitter and Facebook pages. 

2024 has been a sensational year for football as the world witnessed many memorable performances that will go down in history. Many footballers have emerged as breakout stars while renowned players have continued to grace the pitch with exceptional performances.

However, some footballers have consistently performed well in 2024 with their club or country and continued to stand out among others. In this article, Sportz Point explores the five best footballers of 2024. 

Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)

Vinicius Jr. has been one of the most instrumental assets for Real Madrid's success in recent years. The 24-year-old Brazilian racked up loads of goals and assists for Los Blancos to enlist himself as one of the best players in 2024.

Vinicius Jr. led Madrid's attack along with Jude Bellingham to clinch the 2023-24 La Liga title, having scored 15 goals while providing 6 assists in 26 appearances. He became a walking nightmare for every defensive line-up in Europe with his sublime ball control, acceleration, and footballing skills. 

The 2023/24 Player of the Season 💫#UCL pic.twitter.com/JImV2RLKBg

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 3, 2024

However, Vinicius unleashed his ultimate best in Real Madrid's UCL-winning campaign in the 2023-24 season. He earned the UCL Player of the Season award with 11 goal contributions by his name. Vini performed well in the group games as well as in crucial knockout games; the semi-final and final, against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively.

Although his second-place finish in the 2024 Ballon d'Or ranking sparked severe controversies, Vinicius Jr. had no trouble in proving himself as one of the most prolific footballers in 2024.

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal is certainly the most promising young talent in football discussions worldwide. Making his debut for FC Barcelona's senior team in 2023, the 17-year-old winger completed his 50th appearance for Barcelona in April 2024, becoming the youngest footballer to achieve the feat. 

However, Lamine's breakout performance for Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 is the definite highlight of his year. The Spanish teenager, who only turned 17 in July 2024, lifted the 2024 Euro as the youngest winner of the tournament. Lamine won the Young Player of the Tournament award as well, having bagged 1 goal and 4 assists in the competition.

Lamine Yamal has played in the 2023 U17 European Championship and Euro 2024 over the last 14 months.

U17 Euros:
⚽️ 4 goals
🤝 2 assists
🏆 Team of the Tournament

Euros:
⚽️ 1 goal
🤝 4 assists
🏆 Young Player of the Tournament

Shining at all levels on the big stage ✨ pic.twitter.com/iD9iJB4Lfj

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 15, 2024

Lamine has added some more glory to his list of personal accolades in 2024 by winning the 2024 Golden Boy Award and the Kopa Trophy.

The youngster continued his record-breaking stint also for his club, as he became the youngest footballer to score in a Clasico game during Barcelona's 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in October 2024. He has been instrumental for Barcelona since the start of the 2024-25 season as well. It seems that the talented winger will continue to showcase his jaw-dropping capabilities with a football at his feet.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah has been one of the most consistent footballers for Liverpool in recent years, and now he is paving the way to enter the globe of all-time Premier League greats.

Since Arne Slot arrived in Anfield as Jurgen Klopp's successor, Salah has been a cheat code for the Reds across all competitions. Although he had a distressing start to 2024, now he has transitioned into an even more complete version of a traditional winger. 

The 'Egyptian King' has been responsible for almost 64% of the goals Liverpool scored this season in the league and UCL. It clearly shows his impeccable ability to orchestrate the attack while leading from the front. He has 20 goals and 17 assists by his name in 26 appearances in all competitions so far this season. 

Another record broken by Mohamed Salah 😳📊 pic.twitter.com/RbW6qV1ftL

— Sky Sports (@SkySports) December 29, 2024

The 32-year-old forward has also hit the headlines for breaking Premier League legend Wayne Rooney's record for 36 games with a goal and an assist in a single game.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

In a world where the forwards steal all the limelight, it is simply exceptional for others to ensure themselves in consideration of the top performers without a doubt. Jude Bellingham is the kind of footballer who not only plays well but also ensures his dominance everywhere on the pitch.

Bellingham left Dortmund in 2023 and signed for Real Madrid, where he continued to elevate his footballing prowess. The Englishman finished 4th on Laliga's list of most goal contributions with 19 goals and 6 assists. Nevertheless, he was named the 2023-24 La Liga Player of the Season for his dynamic performances.

Jude Bellingham has won the 2023/24 LaLiga Player of the Season! 🚨🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/NeVcQ8kvuv

— LiveScore (@livescore) May 28, 2024

However, Bellingham could not play in his natural position in the 2024 Euros. This positional shift restricted his goalscoring proficiency but he continued to offer his physical ability, defensive quality, and accurate passing skills to help England reach the Euro final. He also came out on top to assist Cole Palmer who scored the only goal for England in the final. 

The 21-year-old youngster also received the prestigious Lareaus World Breakthrough of the Year Award for 2024 to brighten his list of individual honours. Despite finishing third in the 2024 Ballon d'Or ranking, he was certainly one of the best footballers in 2024.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane left Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 to join Bayern Munich, but he did not forget to bring his goalscoring boots to Germany. The 31-year-old striker has comfortably enlisted himself as one of the best footballers of 2024. 

The England captain not only possesses lethal finishing skills but also has brilliant positioning sense which helps him to be a very natural number nine. However, Kane found his best version in Bayern and concluded the 2023-24 Bundesliga season with his personal best tally of 36 goals which led him to win his maiden European Golden Boot trophy in 2024. 

Kane has already scored 20 goals and provided 9 assists in 20 matches in all competitions this season and continued to be one of the best footballers in 2024.