[Top 15] FM20 Best Advance Forwards Who Are Amazing

Updated:

18 Jun 2020

For example, if you have an excellent target man type of player, you should look to pair him with a smaller and faster counterpart – perfectly a poacher. Or if you have a quality false nine type of player it would be a good idea to pair him with an advanced forward or complete forward. The advanced forward is most interested in breaking the defensive line, and break into the goal or to the cross line and find a teammate coming from behind. So, he both delivers and scores. He's not participating much in the buildup of the game, but rather spending his time waiting for space which he could use to break forward and find a goal or an assist.

A very interesting and useful role, but also extremely demanding. It's not easy to find a good advance forward, so, as always, here's some help with that:

15. Fedor Chalov

Position: ST (C)
Age: 21 years old
Nationality: Russia
Club: CSKA Moscow
Value: 3.2 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2022.

Very fast
Tremendous mental stats
Will develop in a fantastic player

From Russia with love. This young CSKA star is going places for sure. His technical stats are nothing special, but look at that mental! With 21 years of age, and determination, bravery, off the ball, teamwork and vision this high, he will develop into a top player in the right environment. He has great potential.

Fedor is a very unselfish player and exploits the space very cleverly both to make himself available and to make space for other teammates. His intelligence on the football pitch makes him a fantastic option in the final third. Chalov’s confidence and composure in front of goal came apparent when he scored against Real Madrid and Arsenal in CL last year. It’s these qualities that mark him out as one of the most intelligent young strikers in Europe.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/149626/fedor-chalov/

14. Anthony Martial

Position: AM (L), ST (C)
Age: 23 years old
Nationality: France
Club: Manchester United
Value: 43,3 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2024.

Amazing flair
Fantastic pace
Great potential

The overall impression from last season is that Martial is finally putting up to the potential he has. Well, almost. There's still some room for improvement, in being consistent above all else. But that's not an easy task when the manager plays you both on the left wing and upfront. Nevertheless it seems that Martial is maturing into an elite forward, with fantastic ability..

He is not primarily a goal scorer but does that too. Better yet, Martial is best as an advance or complete forward if played up front, with very good ability to open space and find his teammates.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/155153/anthony-martial/

13. Marcus Rashford

Position: AM (L) / ST (C)
Age: 21 years old
Nationality: England
Club: Manchester United
Value: 50,3 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2023.

High potential
Very brave and determined
Fantastic drbbler

Coming out of the youth academy to become a key squad player at Manchester United and regular in the national squad with just 21, Marcus Rashford is a fairy tale becoming true. He earned everything with his fantastic performances at the highest level.

Very attractive player, Marcus is an excellent dribbler. But so much more, also. His finishing is from far more experienced scorer, and his movement frustrates the opponent’s defenses. His speed is beyond par, making tight marking almost impossible. When you add tremendous potential ability, it is clear that Rushford is a force yet to come.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147105/marcus-rashford/

12. Alexandre Lacazette

Position: AM (R), ST (C)
Age: 28 years old
Nationality: France
Club: Arsenal
Value: 62 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2022.

Fantastic worker
Very fast
Great movement off the ball

Lacazette's goal scoring abilities were never questioned, but it seems that he just does not score as often as he should.

But the Frenchman offers so much outside of goalscoring, dropping deep to link up play with the midfield, as well as foraging down the channels to put pressure on opposition backlines. He also has a tremendous understanding with Pierre-Emerick Aubayemang, and that connection is contributing to Aubayemang’s scoring record a lot. If you assign Lacazette advance forward role, and pair him well, you’ll reap tremendously for sure.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147091/alexandre-lacazette/

11. Dries Mertens

Position: AM (RLC), ST (C)
Age: 32 years old
Nationality: Belgium
Club: SSC Napoli
Value: 21.2 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2020.

Fantastic technical attributes
High vision and flair
Experienced

Fantastic all-around player Mertens has become a true legend in Naples. His goal scoring abilities proved so many times, that even slightly poorer form from current season can’t diminish that.

Dries is a striker, but he has fantastic vision and flair which explains his often unexpected moves and assists to his teammates. There are not many players that position themselves that good, and combined with the high first touch and technical skills it results in brilliantly complete forward.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147348/dries-mertens/

10. Gabriel Jesus

Position: AM (RL), ST (C)
Age: 22 years old
Nationality: Brazil
Club: Manchester City
Value: 57.3 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2023.

Very fast
Tremendous positioning in attack
Will develop in a fantastic player

In no team except Man City would this guy be the second option in attack. His potential is tremendous and that's obvious from every minute he gets in the City. Gabriel is capable of anything upfront with very balanced attributes..

If you are to play him in an advance forward role, you’ll be awarded lots of goals and assists. Gabriel’s fantastic acceleration, dribbling and positioning in attack makes him very dangerous for any opponent’s defense. His time is yet to come, and he will develop into an excellent striker.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/155142/gabriel-jesus/

9. Jamie Vardy

Position: ST (C)
Age: 32 years old
Nationality: England
Club: Leicester
Value: 34,6 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2022.

Amazing mental attributes
His finishing is tremendous
Well experienced

Yes, he is 32 and already playing his 6th season in Premiership, but Vardy will not stop. At least from what we saw so far from him. He is on top of Premier League’s top scorer’s list with 19 goals so far. Brendan Rodgers’ arrival in February injected new energy to the team and Vardy’s football as well.

There is no striker out there with fewer touches and more goals than Vardy. His efficiency is simply unbelievable, and England is very sorry that he retired from the national squad. With Jamie in your team you’ll get a fantastic, old-school finisher, with lethal touch and tremendous skill.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147463/jamie-vardy/

8. Paulo Dybala

Position: AM (RC), ST (C)
Age: 25 years old
Nationality: Argentina
Club: Juventus
Value: 73 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2022.

Will progress considerably
Tremendous technical stats
Versatile in attack

Linked with moves to Manchester United and Tottenham last summer, Paulo Dybala priced himself out of the switch to the Premier League, but returned to Juventus to fight for his place. He already has half of the amount of goals (5) he had in the whole of last season (10) and already has more assists with three. Paulo is almost perfect in the advance forward role with fantastic vision passing and technical skills, combined with high finishing and acceleration stats.

Argentine Dybala could be pinched from Zebre for a reasonable £73 million on FM20, so if you are looking to splash the cash early, he is the man to go for. You'll get the player of fantastic potential, but also the one who will have an immediate impact on the quality of your club's play.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147085/paulo-dybala/

7. Roberto Firmino

Position: AM (RLC), ST (C)
Age: 27 years old
Nationality: Brazil
Club: Liverpool
Value: 84.2 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2023.

Highly technically skilled
Fantastic mental stats
True team player

Bobby’s greatest talent is perhaps making the absolute best from each of his attacking teammates. He scores, opens spaces, assists, and positions himself with awesome easiness. It is questionable whether Salah and Mane would be so excellent last season if they didn’t have Firmino by their side.

His teamwork and work rate stats are fantastic, but so are his technical abilities and flair. It won’t be an easy task obtaining his services, but it would be worth an effort and the money. Firmino is a player for any team, and his quality is unquestionable.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147072/roberto-firmino/

6. Sergio Agüero

Position: AM (C), ST (C)
Age: 31 years old
Nationality: Argentina
Club: Manchester City
Value: 82.1 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2021.

Fantastic movement off the ball
Great dribbling
Amazing finisher

Seldom will you find a team with the sole attacker in the shape and size of Sergio Aguero. Yet he is numero uno in a team that challenges the biggest trophies every year. Possibly the best attacker in City's history, he is among the best in European top tiers as well.

His movement off the ball is amazing and combined with stunningly high technical, first touch finishing, and above all, balance, results in a beast of the opponent’s box. Aguero is almost impossible to mark due to high acceleration, and he often exploits any space given upfront. He is playing on the top level for a decade, but still not showing any sign of slowing down.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147075/sergio-aguero/

5. Cristiano Ronaldo

Position: AM (RL), ST (C)
Age: 34 years old
Nationality: Portugal
Club: Juventus
Value: 35.8 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2022.

Extremely determined
Mental attributes are just stunning
Tremendous finishing

What’s there to say about Ronaldo? His records speak to themselves. His stats are just ridiculously rounded, and he is on top of his game for sure. Being 33 doesn’t change any of this.

Cristiano is maybe more of a false nine or inside forward, but the role of advance forward is something he is very capable of. He can link up play perfectly, slip into spaces in no time, and also open space for his teammates. No matter where you decide to play him, he will make you happy that’s for sure.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147187/cristiano-ronaldo/

4. Sadio Mané

Position: AM (RL), ST (C)
Age: 27 years old
Nationality: Senegal
Club: Liverpool
Value: 92.4 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2023.

Amazingly fast
Lots of flair
Consistent in form

Mane has been fantastic under Klopp. Well, actually Senegal’s international has been great even in Southampton, but it is in Liverpool that he simply exploded. Sadio’s form is amazingly consistent, and besides scoring goals, he does a lot more.

Defenses do tend to pay much more attention to Salah and Bobby, which creates the spaces that Mane unmercifully exploits. Mane is extremely fast and combined with dribbling, positioning, and flair, this guy is often unstoppable.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147067/sadio-mane/

3. Erling Haaland

Position: ST (C)
Age: 18 years old
Nationality: Norwegian
Club: FC red Bull Salzburg
Value: 11.8 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2023.

Most gifted striker in the game
Fantastic physical stats
Great starting stats for a striker

Erling Haaland is a beast. Norwegian wonderkid who plays as Striker for RB Salzburg in FM20 (if you don’t start with winter update) is proving his quality day after day in any competition you let him play. And he is freaking 18!

He has been handed his senior Norway debut already and was a regular at several junior levels for the country. Haaland is widely regarded as one of the best young forwards in the FM20 who is a natural goal scorer. He is a tall strong forward who is very clinical in front of the goal. He is touted as the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic having similar attributes to the legendary forward.

His stats are excellent to start with and become monstrous even under a computer manager making him one of the best players in the game.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/148951/erling-haaland/

2. Robert Lewandowski

Position: ST (C)
Age: 30 years old
Nationality: Poland
Club: Bayern Munich
Value: 93.6 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2023.

His first touch is legendary
Tremendous physical stats
Great work rate

There are few players more complete for an attacking position than Robert Lewandowski. Fantastic advance forward has everything you'd wish from a striker in your side. He is insanely consistent scoring goals like a machine.

Not only that he goes on crushing scoring rampages and often ensures winners in a time of need for the Bavarian team, he also acts as a fantastic assistant, always ready to bring his teammates into play. The unnerving thing is that he still has many years left at the top.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147069/robert-lewandowski/

1. Kylian Mbappé

Position: AM (RL), ST (C)
Age: 20 years old
Nationality: French
Club: PSG
Value: 91 M
Contract expires: 30.06.2022.

Already making an important impact on the game
Amazing stats in combination with very high potential ability guarantee fantastic future
Unmatched penetrability down the wing

Kylian Mbappe Lottin is a French wonderkid who plays as a striker for Paris Saint Germain. He is also a French international who has represented the nation 33 times already.

He is already considered one of the best players in the world. He is renowned for his Dribbling, Speed & Finishing. Mbappe is a technically gifted striker who is extremely fast and accurate in front of goal. With a plethora of recognitions, Mbappe is considered the best young player in the world and many tout him to be a future Balon D’or Winner. He also is the best wonderkid at the start of FM20.

Kylian Mbappe is one of the best strikers in FM20. His stats are excellent to start with and become monstrous even under a computer manager making him one of the, if not the, best player in the game.

It is easy to see why Mbappe will be the most sought after star in FM 2020.

Details on: https://fmdataba.com/20/p/147063/kylian-mbappe/

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