5 Best Strikers of Season 2010-2011 | Thebigtip

These are the 5 strikers who I feel were the best last season.This is based on their performance this season (2010-2011) only. These players are complete strikers so players like C. Ronaldo and L. Messi won't be included.

Some Notable Mentions

Javier Hernandez: Manchester United
Neymar: Santos
David Villa: Barcelona
Luis Suarez: Ajax/Liverpool
Fernando Llorente: Athletic Bilbao
Garra Dembelé: Levski Sofia
Alexander Frei: FC Basel
Giuseppe Rossi: FC Villarreal
Kun Agüero: Atlético De Madrid
Karim Benzema: Real Madrid
Di Natale: Udinese
Carlos Tevez: Manchester City
Van Persie: Arsenal

5. Mario Gomez

Club: Bayern Munich

Goals this season

Bundesliga: 28
Champions League: 8
German Cup: 3

Total Goals: 39
Total Assists: 7

The German striker only got into the starting line-up due to an injury sustained by Iviva Olic had an incredible season with Bayern Munich scoring 39 times and assisting 7 goals in 45 appearences.He was Bundesliga's highest scorer with 28 goals in the league.

Even though Munich were eliminated in the Round of 16 Gómez netted eight times in the Champions League and finished in second place in this season's top scorers, tied with Samuel Eto'o. The 25 year old also scored 6 hattricks this season.

4. Cavani

Club: Napoli

Goals this season

Serie A: 26
Europa League: 7
Coppa Italia: 0

Total Goals: 33
Total Assists: 11

Cavani is nicknamed "El Matador" for his commanding presence on the field. The 24 year old had an exceptional season with Napoli scoring 33 goals in all competitions.

The Uruguayan striker joined Napoli at the start of the seaon and became the highest league goalscorer in a single season in Napoli's historyas he scoring 26 goals in the Serie A .Though he has been linked to a move to Real Madrid ,Napoli's third place finish will see them in the UEFA Champions League next season,which could help keep a hold of Cavani for at least one more year.

3. Hulk

Club: Porto

Goals this season

SuperLiga: 23
Europa League: 8
Portuguese Cup: 4
Portuguese League Cup: 1

Total Goals: 36
Total Assists: 26

As his nickname suggests , Hulk is a strong footballer. He is quick and has a powerful shot. He was elected as one of the Top 10 Rising Stars by UEFA in 2009 and helped Porto win 3 trophies last season.His attacking patnership with Falcao helped Porto remain unbeaten this season in the league. He was involved in 62 of Porto's goals and is being linked to a move to Chelsea. His finishing and free-kicks are also good.Being 6'0, Hulk is also able to hold off defenders easily.

2. Eto'o

Club: Inter Milan

Goals this season

Serie A: 21
Champions League: 8
UEFA Supercup: 0
Coppa Italia: 5
Supercoppa Italiana: 2
FIFA Club WC: 1

Total Goals: 37
Total Assists: 17

At the age of 30 , Eto'o is showing no signs of slowing down as he had an excellent season with Inter Milan. The Cameron striker was involved in 54 of Inter Milan's goals and finished as the third highest goalscorer in the Serie A. On 16 March 2011, Eto'o gave an excellent performance as he helped Inter Milan beat Bayern Munich 3–2 (with an aggregate score of 3–3, winning on away goals) in the Champions League. Eto'o scored the first goal as well as provided two assists to Wesley Sneijder and to Goran Pandev for the winner.

1. Falcao

Club: Porto

Goals this season

SuperLiga: 16
Europa League: 18
Portuguese SuperCup: 1
Portuguese Cup: 3

Total Goals: 39
Total Assists: 8

I know some people may have a problem with Falcao being at number one but what a season he had. The Columbian striker scored 39 times in just 42 games .

He is a good finisher and has a fantastic heading ability, despite his average height. He passed Jürgen Klinsmann's record of 15 goals (17) in a single UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League campaign.

He also played a key role in guiding his club to a second UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League title, as well as finishing undefeated in the 2010–11 Primeira Liga season.