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Celebrating Africa's finest attackers in the top five leagues led by Mohamed Salah and Nigeria's Ademola Lookman.
Recent ESPN rankings have highlighted the top attacking players in the world, including African superstars Mohamed Salah and Ademola Lookman, utilising a comprehensive metric that assesses players based on their contributions in various aspects of the game.
This ESPN evaluation considers not only scoring but also playmaking abilities, ball progression, and overall impact on the field.
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As of January 9, 2025, here’s a look at the Top 10 Attacking Players from Africa, based on that ranking, showing their impressive performances this season.
1. Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Leading the list is Mohamed Salah, who has achieved a remarkable score of 24.85 points to finish as the top-ranked player in the world.
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This season, Salah has netted 21 goals and provided 17 assists in 28 matches, demonstrating his dual threat as both a prolific scorer and a creative playmaker.
His ability to break down defences has made him an invaluable asset for Liverpool and a record-breaking forward in the Premier League.
2. Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon, Brentford)
Bryan Mbeumo is making waves in the Premier League with a score of 20.08 points that placed him third on the top 100 list and second in Africa.
He has scored 13 goals and provided four assists, proving to be a crucial part of Brentford's attacking lineup.
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3. Omar Marmoush (Egypt, Eintracht Frankfurt)
With a score of 20.08 points, Omar Marmoush has established himself as a key player in the Bundesliga.
He has recorded 18 goals and 11 assists in 24 matches, showcasing his ability to influence games significantly.
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The Manchester City target is ranked number five on the list by the reputable ESPN, a reward for his impressive displays.
4. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
Africa's Player of the Year Ademola Lookman ranks 16th in the world and fourth in Africa with a credible score of 14.78 points.
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The Nigerian forward has been instrumental for Atalanta, contributing 12 goals and six assists this season.
Lookman's explosive pace and creativity have solidified his position as one of Serie A's top talents.
5. Alex Iwobi (Nigeria, Fulham)
Following his compatriot is Alex Iwobi, who ranks sixth with a score of 12.44 points, having contributed five goals and three assists for Fulham this season.
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His development into a dynamic midfielder for the Cottagers highlights his importance to the team's success.
Per the report, Iwobi has transformed into a dynamic ball-moving midfielder at Craven Cottage.
6. Yoane Wissa (DR Congo, Brentford)
With a score of 11.67 points, Yoane Wissa has made significant contributions at Brentford this season, helping to enhance the team's attacking options alongside Mbeumo.
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His impressive partnership with Cameroonian winger Mbeumo has blossomed at the Bees, with the DR Congo forward in fine form.
Wissa has scored 11 goals and two assists in 20 matches for Brentford to break into one of Africa’s main forwards in Europe.
7. Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, Chelsea)
Ranking 49th with a score of 10.70 points, Nicola Jackson is showing promise in the Premier League with his energetic performances and increasing goal-scoring ability.
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The Senegalese, despite strong criticisms led by Chelsea and Nigerian legend John Mikel Obi, has delivered good numbers for the Blues.
Jackson, 23, has scored nine goals and three assists in 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca’s high-flying Chelsea.
8. Antonio Semenyo (Ghana, Bournemouth)
Antonio Semenyo comes in at 59th with a score of 10.18 points this season, making strides as an important player for Bournemouth as they navigate through competitive matches.
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With five goals, including against giants Manchester United at Old Trafford, and two assists, the 25-year-old has become one of the African stars to keep watchful eyes on this season.
9. Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco, Monaco)
The Moroccan makes the list as the youngest after a brilliant campaign for former Ligue 1 winners AS Monaco.
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At just 19, Seghir is leading Monaco’s bid to return to their place amongst Europe’s best, with seven goals and four assists this season
10. Hamed Traore (Ivory Coast, Auxerre)
Rounding out the list is Hamed Traore, who ranks 81st with a score of 9.36 points. His creativity and ability to influence games have made him an essential player for Auxerre in the Ligue 1.
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The 24-year-old Ivorian has registered seven goals and one assist in 13 matches for the Ligue 1 strugglers while on loan from SSC Napoli.
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