The three best African football players nowadays
Although, when we talk about the best football talents of today, the thought goes immediately to the South American and European champions, Africa is also actively contributing to the rapid increase in the quality of this sport, churning out top players who can in all respects be considered at the top of world football. In the past it was the time of George Weah, Samuel Eto’o or Didier Drogba, but in recent years several African footballers have been dominating the international rankings. Football stars of the caliber of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Manè or Pierre Aubameyang are the undisputed idols of African supporters and their home clubs: any top club would go crazy to see them wear their own jersey.
Here is an excursus on the three strongest players on the African continent nowadays, checking some statistics by topgamesandoffers.co.uk.
Sadio Manè
Ever since Liverpool number 10 occupies the left side of the Reds’ attack, opposing defenses have been looking for a way to keep his speed and sheering class low. Born in Senegal in 1992, Sadio Manè began his European career in Metz, France, passing through Salzburg and Southampton before joining Liverpool, with which he played two Champions League finals, winning one as a protagonist against Tottenham. The speed of the Senegalese footballer, combined with an extraordinary intelligence and tactical discipline, make the left striker one of the most feared football players of today. In 2019, Sadio Manè wins the Champions League, UEFA Supercup, FIFA Club World Cup, the title of Premier League top scorer (22 goals), the title of “Best African Footballer of the year” and the Onze d’Or.
Mohamed Salah
As if Manè was not enough to terrorize the defenses of half of Europe, Liverpool can also count on the contribution of Mohamed Salah, one of the best footballers of his generation and probably the best Egyptian footballer ever, in the running for the last Balon d ‘ Or with players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. Salah is highlighted at Basel (Switzerland) and Chelsea, before becoming an internationally known player in Italy, wearing the shirts of Fiorentina and Roma. Just with Roma Salah proves to be ready for a top club and Liverpool in 2017 does not miss the opportunity to hire him. Since then, the Egyptian footballer has made more than 70 goals in just over 100 matches with Liverpool, winning, in addition to the aforementioned trophies, also the title of Best African footballer in 2017 and 2018.
Pierre Aubameyang
The English Premier League seems the perfect place to express African talents: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang also plays in an English top club, with Arsenal in London. The Gabonese footballer, born in France, however, made himself known in Europe in the AC Milan youth academy team, exploding at the age of 22 with Saint-Etienne. From 2013 to 2018 Aubameyang became the idol of Borussia Dortmund fans, scoring 101 goals in 144 games. At the moment Aubameyang is one of the best strikers in the world for his accomplishment and for his precision in front of the goal, together with Manè and Salah. More on CPC.
