Which country has the best attacking options heading into the World Cup?
The Taylor Takeover pick out some of the best we will be seeing this summer.
The World Cup kicks off this week and there will be plenty of “get off your seat” attackers on display in Russia. From the “Samba Swag” of the Neymar led Brazilian quintet to the speed & style of the “Formula 1 Forwards” in the French squad and Lethal weapons 1,2,3 & 4 in the Argentine squad. There is something for everyone!
The Taylor Takeover has picked out some of the standout forward lines that will be seen at this year’s World Cup:
France:
Kylian Mbappe: International Record 15 App 4 goals
17/18 club record 46 app 21 goals 16 assists
Olivier Giroud: International Record 74 App 31 goals 9 assists
17/18 club record 44 app 12 goals 3 assists
Antoine Griezmann: International Record 54 App 20 goals 10 assists
17/18 club record 49 app 29 goals 15 assists
Ousmane Dembele: International Record 12 App 2 goals 1 assist
17/18 club record 24 app 4 goals 9 assists
Florian Thauvin: International Record 4 App 0 goals 0 assists
17/18 club record 54 app 26 goals 18 assists
Thomas Lemar: International Record 12 App 3 goals 0 assists
17/18 club record 38 app 3 goals 10 assists
Nabil Fekir: International Record 12 App 2 goals 0 assists
17/18 club record 40 app 23 goals 8 assists
Brazil:
Neymar: International Record 84 App 54 goals 10 assists
17/18 club record 30 app 28 goals 17 assists
Taison: International Record 7 App 1 goals 0 assists
17/18 club record 36 app 7 goals 8 assists
Gabriel Jesus: International Record 16 App 9 goals 5 assists
17/18 club record 42 app 17 goals 5 assists
Roberto Firmino: International Record 20 App 6 goals 2 assists
17/18 club record 54 app 27 goals 17 assists
Argentina:
Lionel Messi: International Record 122 App 64 goals 43 assists
17/18 club record 54 app 45 goals 18 assists
Gonzalo Higuain: International Record 72 App 31 goals 15 assists
17/18 club record 50 app 23 goals 8 assists
Paulo Dybala: International Record 12 App 0 goals 1 assist
17/18 club record 46 app 26 goals 7 assists
Sergio Aguero: International Record 84 App 36 goals 12 assists
17/18 club record 39 app 30 goals 7 assists
Germany:
Mario Gomez: International Record 75 App 31 goals 10 assists
17/18 club record 31 app 9 goals 5 assists
Thomas Muller: International Record 91 App 38 goals 36 assists
17/18 club record 45 app 15 goals 18 assists
Marco Reus: International Record 31 App 9 goals 5 assists
17/18 club record 15 app 7 goals 1 assists
Timo Werner: International Record 14 App 8 goals 3 assists
17/18 club record 45 app 21 goals 10 assists
England:
Harry Kane: International Record 24 App 13 goals 3 assists
17/18 club record 48 app 41 goals 5 assists
Marcus Rashford: International Record 19 App 3 goals 2 assists
17/18 club record 52 app 13 goals 9 assists
Raheem Sterling: International Record 38 App 2 goals 11 assists
17/18 club record 46 app 23 goals 17 assists
Jamie Vardy: International Record 22 App 7 goals 2 assists
17/18 club record 42 app 23 goals 1 assists
Danny Welbeck: International Record 39 App 16 goals 4 assists
17/18 club record 43 app 10 goals 2 assists
Portugal:
Andre Silva: International Record 23 App 12 goals 4 assists
17/18 club record 40 app 10 goals 2 assists
Bernardo Silva: International Record 25 App 2 goals 6 assists
17/18 club record 53 app 9 goals 11 assists
Cristiano Ronaldo: International Record 150 App 81 goals 21 assists
17/18 club record 44 app 44 goals 8 assists
Gelson Martins: International Record 18 App 0 goals 5 assists
17/18 club record 52 app 13 goals 13 assists
Goncalo Guedes: International Record 10 App 3 goals 1 assists
17/18 club record 40 app 6 goals 11 assists
Ricardo Quaresma: International Record 77 App 9 goals 23 assists
17/18 club record 38 app 5 goals 12 assists
With the pace, skill and variety at France’s disposal. The “Formula 1 Forwards” would have to be The Taylor Takeover’s favourite forward line heading to The World Cup.
Who do you think have the best forward options going into Russia 2018?