Ranking the 10 greatest Premier League forwards in 2021
We have come to the end of an enthralling year in the Premier League. The start of the season saw stadiums at full capacity, with fans eager to be a part of the action.
Teams have provided their supporters with high-tempo action, which is no surprise in a league where goals are never in short supply. One can always rely on the Premier League to be a rollercoaster ride, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The Boxing Day this year saw an incredible 28 goals scored in six games.
Most Premier League goals scored in 2021:
◎ Mohamed Salah (24)
◎ Harry Kane (16)
◉ İlkay Gündoğan (15)
The main man from midfield. 👌 https://t.co/AJgHplSd8b
With the business end of the season approaching, the festive period is a time to reflect on the year gone by. On that note, here's a look at the ten best Premier League forwards in 2021.
#10 Raphinha
While Leeds are having an appalling Premier League campaign, Raphinha has provided fans with some joy. In the absence of Patrick Bamford, the Brazilian has almost single-handedly carried their attack.
Thanks to his quick feet and mesmeric dribbling, Raphinha is difficult to stop once he gets going. He has 12 goals and eight assists in the Premier League in 2021. Eight of those strikes have come this season.
45% - Raphinha has scored 45% of Leeds' goals in the Premier League this season (5/11); the highest percentage for a player whose team have scored 10+ times in the competition. Talisman. https://t.co/cvjNBOmaeK
Once their injury crisis is over, Leeds might get their campaign back on track. They are currently 16th in the Premier League table, and might have been even lower if not for the Brazilian's brilliance.
#9 Jamie Vardy (2016 Premier League winner)
Jamie Vardy's rise to stardom is nothing short of a fairy tale. In 2010, Vardy was playing in the seventh tier of English football. However, his magical journey saw him lifting the Premier League trophy with Leicester City in 2016.
Jamie Vardy has scored 47% of Leicester City’s goals in the Premier League this season, no player has scored a higher percentage of their team’s goals.
Having yet another excellent season. 🧨 https://t.co/gJpwe6h8f1
The 2019-20 Premier League Golden Boot winner has not slowed down despite being on the wrong side of 30. Vardy leaves everything on the pitch, and has a knack of scoring incredible goals.
He has bagged 13 goals and eight assists in the Premier League in 2021. He is the third-highest scorer so far this season with nine strikes.
#8 Emmanuel Dennis
There was a lot of speculation surrounding Emmanuel Dennis when he signed for Watford this season. Not many would have expected the Nigerian to perform quite this well.
Dennis has immaculate finishing ability and a tremendous presence of mind in front of goal. He has eight goals and five assists in the Premier League in 2021, in just 16 games.
Mohamed Salah is the only player with more combined goals and assists than Emmanuel Dennis in the Premier League this season 🔥 https://t.co/1o05bv2myc
Although Watford are fighting for survival in the Premier League, Dennis' recent performances have earned him admiration from fans.