Ranking 10 Best Forwards in the World on Current Form (2026/27)

Goals win games it's a simple as that when it comes to the game at the top level. The difference between winning or losing is a moment of magic or a clinical finish. Some of the elite attacking players who still have life in them are having to compete with rising young stars in the world's best final third ballers.

Based on numbers, performances and impact these are the 10 most dangerous forwards in world football right now. This ranking will update monthly based on player's performances as the season progresses.

10. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)

The undisputed king of San Siro's modern era, Lautaro Martínez continues to be the ultimate pressing forward, combining relentless work rate with clinical penalty-box finishing.

The Argentine striker has kicked off the 2026/27 Serie A campaign in typical fashion, already bagging four goals and an assist in his opening five matches to lead Inter Milan’s title charge.

9. Donyell Malen (AS Roma)

Since cementing his place in the Italian capital, Donyell Malen has entered elite conversations. The dynamic Dutchman has been arguably the most electric forward in Italy at the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

Using his explosive pace and clinical finishing, he has already racked up six goals in just his first five Serie A matches, carrying Roma's attack.

8. Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor)

Mohamed Salah's statistics could put him higher up on the list but with him playing in turkey it makes it a struggle to put him any higher. The Egyptian has exploded onto the scene with Trabzonspor in 2026/27.

He has already scored seven goals and registered two assists including a hat trick against Galatasaray. He could be the reason that the Claret Blues lift their first league title in 40 years.

7. João Pedro (Chelsea)

Chelsea might have been shaky at the start this season but the forward line has been the only shining light. Joao Pedro has started the season with three goals and as many assists in five games.

Using his pace while also finishing and creating the chances he's given has made him put himself in the calibre of Europes top forwards.

6. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

This might seem low for Manchester City's goalscoring robot but this list is about consistent performances. Erling Haaland has started the 2026/27 Premier League season by absolutely obliterating records, scoring at a rate that defies all modern logic.

Haaland leads the Premier League Golden Boot race with five goals from 20 shots and an expected goals metric of 4.4. He might not touch the ball as much as others on this list but he knows where the net is.

5. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)

The Frenchman is quickly establishing himself as one of the most entertaining players to watch in the game right now. Michael Olise has started the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with devastating efficiency.

He has already conjured up four goals and one assist in just four league appearances with a hat trick of screamers in the last club game before the international break.

4. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

You can't have one Bayern Munich forward without the other so it's only fitting that Harry Kane comes next on this list. Continuing his Ballon d'Or case to start the season with five goals and three assists to start the season.

His link up play and clinical finishing makes him one of the most multi dimensional forwards that gives defenders sleepless nights.

3. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

When you combine ridiculous pace with clinical finishing you get the nightmare that is Kylian Mbappe. With seven goals and two assists, the Frenchman isn't slowing down and has become more needed than ever to challenge for the Champions League and La Liga.

He has a shot accuracy of over 50% and will need to convert more of them chances to goals to get the results the fans want.

2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal is already in double digits for goal contributions in the league and he's only played seven games so far. With seven goals and four assists, he is the magic spark which either finishes chances or puts it on a plate for a teammate.

Joint second in goals and joint top in assists in La Liga shows how much he's developed and he hasn't even turned 20 yet.

1. Raphinha (Barcelona)

The forward in red-hot form, sitting at the head of the table and it's not even close, Raphinha has been at another level for the first month of this season. He has 12 goals and three assists in seven games meaning he is averaging more than two goal contributions a game in the league.

His direct approach while also adding clinical finishing to his game are the reason that Barca have won 7 out of 7 to start the season.

All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt - correct as of 01/10/2026