Strike Partners
In the world of football, where exceptional talent can turn the tide of a game, it’s important to remember that success is rooted in teamwork. Winning teams are often those that combine the skills of multiple players, and an effective attack typically relies on more than just one standout player. With this in mind, let’s explore which clubs feature the most formidable attacking duos this season. Focusing on the top five leagues and their respective domestic and international competitions, Transfermarkt has compiled a definitive list of the top 10 attacking partnerships in European football.
In tenth place, an unexpected duo from Bayer Leverkusen has emerged. Despite losing key players such as Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong during the summer, the Bundesliga team has resurged, thanks to Alejandro Grimaldo’s performance on the left wing and star striker Patrik Schick. Together, this duo has netted 16 goals this season.
Sitting just above the Leverkusen pairing are four duos, each with a combined total of 17 goals to date. These include Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr, Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jonathan Burkardt and Can Uzun, and Strasbourg’s Joaquín Panichelli and Emmanuel Emegha.
As we explore further, we find two pairs closely matched in performance, each with 18 goals across all competitions this season: Barcelona’s Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski, followed by Marseille’s Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with one additional goal.
In the competition for second and third place, we have two of the world’s elite strikers alongside their supporting teammates. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Phil Foden boast an impressive total of 27 goals collectively. Just ahead of them, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior have scored 30 goals together.
Surprisingly, the only major contender left for the top position is Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane. Along with the English striker’s 25 goals, former Liverpool winger Luis Díaz has contributed 12 goals to their partnership. Together, this dynamic duo has an impressive tally of 37 goals across all competitions, comfortably leading the race for the most remarkable attacking duos in Europe.
