Best striker in the last decade?
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Manuel Traquete
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Hmm tough one. To me, it's between Eto'o and Villa. Villa was more consistent, Eto'o was better in his peak years. I basically choose Eto'o because I like him better 
Strong cases could be made for RVN and Shevchenko as well. After all, Shevchenko was the only one in this lot to win the Ballon d'Or and Rudd was top scorer in three different leagues, a unique feat.
Strong cases could be made for RVN and Shevchenko as well. After all, Shevchenko was the only one in this lot to win the Ballon d'Or and Rudd was top scorer in three different leagues, a unique feat.
Catalonian Devil
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Agreed on Raul and Sheva but Ruud?
Hell no.
In regards to the last few years, the same that was said about Henry can be said about Ruud. Except that Ruud was much better and more instrumental to Real's success than Henry was to Barca's.
The fact that he so nonchalantly dominated the role of a pure striker in the two top leagues of the decade puts him contention with no questions asked. He is also the only player ever to win top scorer in both La Liga and the EPL if I'm not mistaken.
All the above players were amazing with one team, but less dominant when they changed the team and environment they're accustomed to playing with and the competition they face. Even E'too who won the treble with Inter was hardly the focal E'too of Barca that earned his spot on that list. Ruud however seemlessly slotted into a whole different setting, and not only continued to perform at a high level, but became the team's go to man and arguably the key figure in their success.
There is not a shadow of doubt Ruud deserves to be in the discussion.
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Barcafan 2304
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Maybe it is a bit biased but hell, he gave us great memories and scored crucial goals. Top man IMO
Suppose its no suprise I vote Zlatan.
But I dont think its easy, with Henry, RVN, Drogba, Eto, Villa..
I think Villa falls just behind the top and Drogba only have a few years to really brag about.
As for concistency and dominance, I end up with Zlatan and Eto. Eto have really suprised me in Inter and have been awesome his two years, been good even when the team hasnt performed. Problem for him is he hasnt been close to what Ibra was for the same team just a few years erlier.
With Messi and Ronaldo out, for me the attacker of the last ten years is simply Zlatan, though if there is one place on the net I´ll be alone with that view, its this one.
But I dont think its easy, with Henry, RVN, Drogba, Eto, Villa..
I think Villa falls just behind the top and Drogba only have a few years to really brag about.
As for concistency and dominance, I end up with Zlatan and Eto. Eto have really suprised me in Inter and have been awesome his two years, been good even when the team hasnt performed. Problem for him is he hasnt been close to what Ibra was for the same team just a few years erlier.
With Messi and Ronaldo out, for me the attacker of the last ten years is simply Zlatan, though if there is one place on the net I´ll be alone with that view, its this one.
Bergkamp10
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I'm biased but Henry. It wasn't just the goalscoring but the incredible amount of assists he got too. Great for Arsenal and Barcelona and great for his country too. Best player I think I'll ever see wearing the Arsenal shirt.
DucdeOrléans
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It is between Eto'o, Henry and Villa (more or less in that order).
Shevchenko as good as he was for Milan became horrible when he left them in 2006, which of course rules him out of the run if we look at the whole decade.
Ibrahimovic is ruled out as well because of his obvious lack of success in CL and too low goal ratio.
Drogba is ruled out also IMO. Too inconsistent and never won anything in Europe or with his country.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is the one who comes nearest to equaling the above mentioned trio. But because of his lack of success in Europe and for his country he is out of the top 3. His goalscoring abilities are unquestionable if not the best of all the players in the poll.
Raul and Trezeguet were not at any point in their career the best attackers in the world IMO. Raul also had his best years before the millenium.
BUT where the hell is Ronaldo (the Brazilian one of course)?!
Shevchenko as good as he was for Milan became horrible when he left them in 2006, which of course rules him out of the run if we look at the whole decade.
Ibrahimovic is ruled out as well because of his obvious lack of success in CL and too low goal ratio.
Drogba is ruled out also IMO. Too inconsistent and never won anything in Europe or with his country.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is the one who comes nearest to equaling the above mentioned trio. But because of his lack of success in Europe and for his country he is out of the top 3. His goalscoring abilities are unquestionable if not the best of all the players in the poll.
Raul and Trezeguet were not at any point in their career the best attackers in the world IMO. Raul also had his best years before the millenium.
BUT where the hell is Ronaldo (the Brazilian one of course)?!
I usually dont attack personal options, but please explain this one.
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xaviniesta
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henry was a moster. crazy goalscorer, lot of assists, won almost everything with club and international level. plus he was a great leader on the pitch (arsenal)
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Metaphysical
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same as Sheva; he was done by 2006.
(and no need to clarify, There's Only One Ronaldo)
I mean if we're talking talent, then it's Henry for his all-around ability and Ruud for pure goalscoring.
it's when you factor in success that others step up. specifically Villa and Mr. Big Shot.
Catalonian Devil
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Unbelievable how none of these players ever won FIFA best player .
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