Poll: Diego Costa the best striker in the world?

[The Skipper 20,609]

He played in Italy from 04-12, with 1 year in Spain in between.

I know, but to say Italy was the best league during that time is untrue. La Liga and PL had overtaken them by then already IMO.

[iseah100 5,612]

I know, but to say Italy was the best league during that time is untrue. La Liga and PL had overtaken them by then already IMO.

Possibly, but it wasn't what it is now.

[Term-X 7,891]

Close call between Aguero & Suarez. Costa is the perfect fit for us and that's all that matters.

[Cosmin 2,484]

In my opinion, there's no such thing as a better striker than Ibrahimovic. The man is a beast. It's a shame that he hasn't won the UCL trophy yet. Regardless, I really think that Costa has the potential to become the best, considering his age.

[Azul 1,615]

Zlatan isn't the best, he is seldom decisive in big matches. Where has he performed all over the years? At Eredivisie? Serie A? Ligue 1? The Italian league isn't that strong anymore and the Ligue 1 is just bad. Where was Zlatan in CL knockout matches? Where was Zlatan in EC/WC or even the qualifiers?

He's just a good striker and I do like him but he's really not that special.

What has Suarez done in big games? What has he won?

[Joker10 946]

I can comfertably say Ibrahimovic is the best player on that list. It is unfair for numerous reasons for him to be on the list, especially since his body of work is so much greater then all of those players, we are talking about arguably 10 years considered one of the best at his positions and still in fine form. After Messi and Ronaldo, Zlaten will be remembered as the best and gifted forward of his generation.

Second on the list for me is Suarez. For all the fuss about Ibra CL and international goal scoring/performance, few things should be mentioned about Suarez l. Suarez performance against top EPL sides has left a lot to be desired, and he has not even take great part in the biggest club competition in the world. Still think he is the runaway second on that list.

It is a shame Aguero cant stay healthy, i would love to see what he can achieve if he stay stayed on the field. Been injured and inconsistent last two seasons.

Where is Sturridge on the list, not saying he is the best but i would definitely take him over a few on that list.

Without saying if Costa has another season like last season, he would make an argument as arguably the best striker in the world.

[stroey 2,525]

What has Suarez done in big games? What has he won?

I've never mentioned Suarez in my post.

[Joker10 946]

He may operate in a striker position but he doesn't really operate like a striker, like those named in the poll. Would classify him using a more generic term - forward.

Same could be said for Ibra and Suarez. Suarez last season lined up behind Sturidge at times and played on the left or right. Ibra drops back play in the hole to connect PSG midfield and attackers.

[Azul 1,615]

I've never mentioned Suarez in my post.

Hahaha ok who's better?

[Daniel1980 1,425]

Ibrahimovic for me. Very consistent and has very few (if any) weaknesses. Creates a lot of chances in addition to scoring a lot.

[Henrique 9,133]

I want to remember you guys about Negredo last season. He started really well for City, he was also called a beast, and at the end of the season Spain had to ask a brazilian to lead their attack because Negredo wasn't even good enough to make the squad.

[Namika 922]

Zlatan isn't the best striker in the world, he always crumble on the big occasion. He always shine in the groupstage of the CL but in the QF/SF, he goes missing.