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The player whose job is to score. Strikers come in different flavours: poachers who live in the six-yard box (Inzaghi), complete forwards who do everything (Henry), target men who hold the ball up (Drogba), pressing forwards who hunt defenders (Firmino). The role has changed, and now strikers are expected to press, link play, and create for others, not just finish.
Ronaldo Nazário (R9) exemplified the complete striker at his peak - combining explosive pace, sublime technique, clinical finishing, and intelligent movement that made him virtually unstoppable before knee injuries curtailed his career.
Robbie
Feb 10, 2026
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