Stats say Reds hitman behind only Messi and Ronaldo.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge continued his comeback from injury with another goal in the Reds’ 2-1 FA Cup win at Crystal Palace, maintaining his incredible scoring streak since he moved to Anfield.
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The former Chelsea man has taken his game to a new level under Brendan Rodgers, and is currently beating a whole host of the world’s biggest names in terms of goals per game…
11) Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)
Top scorer in Ligue 1 this season, Lyon striker Alexandre Lacaztte has 63 goals in 175 appearances, or a ratio of 0.36 goals per game for the French club.
10) Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
One of the best young players in Europe at the moment, Harry Kane has 23 goals in all competitions, more than any Premier League player, but a ratio of just 0.46 per game.
9) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
The most expensive player of all time, Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has 36 goals in 76 games for the Spanish giants, with a ratio of 0.47 per appearance.
8) Carlos Tevez (Juventus)
Formerly of Manchester United and Manchester City, Carlos Tevez has been in fine form for Juventus and is top scorer in Serie A this season. Still, his ratio is just 0.54 per game.
7) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
Top scorer in the Bundesliga at the moment, Arjen Robben is one of the best players in the world but can only boast a goal ratio of 0.56 per game in his time with Bayern Munich.
6) Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
Liverpool’s and the Premier League’s top scorer last season, Luis Suarez scored 82 goals in 133 games for the Reds, with a ratio of 0.62 per game.
5) Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Top scorer in the Premier League this season, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has made a flying start with 17 goals in 27 matches, but with a ratio of just 0.63 per game.
4) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
One of the best strikers in the world and top scorer for the reigning champions Manchester City, Sergio Aguero’s goals-per-game ratio is 0.65 in his entire time at the Etihad Stadium.
3) Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
With 38 goals in 57 games since joining Liverpool from Chelsea, Daniel Sturridge is statistically one of the most prolific players in the world with a ratio of 0.67 goals per game.
2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Perhaps the best player of all time, Lionel Messi’s 388 goals in 457 appearances for Barcelona gives him a ratio of 0.85 goals per game.
1) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Unsurprisingly top of the pile for his immense record at his current club, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo averages over a goal a game in Spain, with 288 goals in 279 appearances giving him a ratio of 1.03 per match.
(Stats via Sporting Intelligence)