Top 12 strikers of the 21st century.
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12) Ronaldo
Although slightly past his best by the turn of the century, Ronaldo still starred for Real Madrid and inspired Brazil to victory in the 2002 World Cup.
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11) Miroslav Klose
The leading scorer in World Cup history, Miroslav Klose has not had the most amazing club career, but remains a great on the international stage.
10) Ruud van Nistelrooy
A deadly goal poacher for Manchester United and Real Madrid, Ruud van Nistelrooy showed his credentials as one of the greats in the 21st century.
9) Andriy Shevchenko
A fantastic striker during his time with AC Milan, Andriy Shevchenko could have been higher on this list if he’d replicated that form in the Premier League with Chelsea.
8) Luis Suarez
An all-action striker fast establishing himself as one of the best, former Liverpool star Luis Suarez was unplayable in his last two seasons in England and should prove a hit at Barcelona.
7) Wayne Rooney
A player who first burst onto the scene at the age of 16, Wayne Rooney is now an English football legend after a great career with Manchester United.
6) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The complete forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has done the business at a number of top clubs and is one of the most entertaining strikers to play the game.
5) David Villa
A deadly clinical striker at his peak, David Villa has starred for Spain, becoming all-time top scorer for his country, and has won a whole host of major honours in a glittering career.
4) Didier Drogba
A one-man force behind Chelsea’s Champions League success in 2012, Didier Drogba’s big-game ability makes him one of the best in the business and a joy to watch in his pomp.
3) Samuel Eto’o
A glorious striker who is perhaps now under-rated in his role at Barcelona in the mid noughties, Samuel Eto’o has won it all at club level and scored goals everywhere he’s been.
2) Raul
Until recently the top scorer in Champions League history, Raul is a true striking great who was a great long-serving player at Real Madrid.
1) Thierry Henry
In a class of his own, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry comes top of this list for his immense goalscoring record in the Premier League, as well as for the sheer skill and quality of so many of his strikes. The Frenchman also won a whole host of honours in England, La Liga and on the international stage.