Harry Kane scored a staggering 21 Premier League goals in a breakthrough campaign at White Hart Lane, but perhaps Spurs supporters shouldn’t get too carried away. There are plenty of young forwards who failed to continue their blistering goalscoring form with the pressure on in their second season.
Remember £33m Manchester City signing Robinho? Former Swansea City forward Michu?
Take a look at seven former and current Premier League strikers who stunned and then quickly dropped off the boil…
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Robinho – Manchester City
The Brazilian forward, like many of his international team-mates, is exceptionally gifted on the ball. The Citizens paid £33m to secure his signature from Real Madrid, and he looked to have been worth the investment in his first season at the Etihad. The 31-year-old scored 14 goals during his debut campaign, but failed to adapt to the intensity of the Premier League.
Michu – Swansea City
The Spanish striker was a revelation at the Liberty Stadium, and looked to be one of the great transfer steals with the Swans clinching a deal for just £2m. Michu scored 18 goals in his first season in England’s top flight. The 29-year-old, however, has struggled with injuries over the past two campaigns, limiting his playing time and form tremendously. The Spaniard agreed a season-long deal with Napoli last summer, but made just two starts for the Serie A side.
Rickie Lambert – Southampton
Perhaps slightly harsh given much of his lack of goalscoring form can be attributed to his failing to fit into Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool side. Nonetheless, following a season at the St Mary’s Stadium in which he earned his first call up to the England international squad – and scored on his debut – it’s difficult to see a recovery, even if he likely moves on in the summer.
Andy Carroll – Newcastle United
Such was his impressive form, that the former Magpies forward earned himself a – still unbelievable – £35m transfer to Liverpool. He failed to live up to the price-tag and finally secured an escape from Anfield, but with constant injury problems at West Ham, his career sadly seems to be coming to a premature end.
Grant Holt – Norwich City
The former Canaries forward had a fine debut campaign in the Premier League, as his 15 league goals helped the club to avoid relegation. Such was his form, that a number of clubs were chasing his signature. It’s unlikely, however, that the 34-year-old will be seen again in England’s top flight.
Roque Santa Cruz – Blackburn Rovers
The Paraguayan striker took no time at all to settle into the Premier League – and finished his debut season in England’s top flight with 19 goals. However, his form didn’t last beyond the season.
DJ Campbell – Blackpool
Despite suffering relegation, the Seasiders put up an inspired fight to avoid the drop, with DJ Campbell notching up 13 goals. To sum up his incredible fall from grace, however, he’s now playing for Conference South side Maidenhead United.
