Summary

  • 32 European strikers were shortlisted

  • A random draw pitted them head-to-head, for you to ultimately pick your winner

  • Ronaldo beat Henry in final

  • Villa and Rooney out in quarters

  • Mbappe and Shearer knocked out in last 16

  • Kane, Bale and Owen were first-round casualties

  • Get involved via #besteurostriker

  1. How can you vote?published at 11:44 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Vote

    Click HERE.

    You have until 13:00 BST to vote. Results will be announced around 13:30 BST and then we'll be down to the last eight...

  2. Match 3published at 11:44 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Edin Dzeko v Thierry Henry

    Thierry's round one opponent - David Trezeguet - scored 3% of the vote.

    It's like getting an away draw at Anfield, this one. Best of luck Edin.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    13thapostate: Can't help but feel you've overlooked Podolski for inclusion in this one, folks! Anyway, let's all be sensible and ensure Henrik Larsson wins the day.

  4. Match 2published at 11:39 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    David Villa v Diego Costa

    If it comes to performances at major tournaments than David Villa takes this easily for my money.

    If it's which striker would you rather have in your side for a season then it's a lot closer.

  5. Postpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    The cold night in Stoke argument?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

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    Will: Del Piero > Mbappe. Mbappe could arguably one of the greatest, but needs to do the business outside of a joke league.

    Oooh, Will went there.

  7. The last 16published at 11:37 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Match 1: Kylian Mbappe v Alessandro del Piero

    Match 2: David Villa v Diego Costa

    Match 3: Edin Dzeko v Thierry Henry

    Match 4: Zlatan Ibrahimovic v Alan Shearer

    Match 5: Wayne Rooney v Henrik Larsson

    Match 6: Francesco Totti v Cristiano Ronaldo

    Match 7: Robin van Persie v Karim Benzema

    Match 8: Robert Lewandowski v Raul

    VOTE HERE

  8. Postpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Someone on the internet: Here's a bit of fun, have a look at this and pick your favourite.

    The internet: WHY haven't you picked X?!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Simon Godfrey: There's no way my heart is allowing me to choose Ronaldo in this one. #besteurostriker Match 6: Francesco Totti v Cristiano Ronaldo

    Daniel Bentham: Del Piero has to win over mbappe a great career.

    Lee Mayger: Why is Van Basten, Platini or Klinnsman not on this list? The Euros go back further than 2000 so you can't call it the best ever!!!

    Great strikers Lee, but we decided to go with the best strikers this century. We would not have fancied getting a shortlist of 32 for the best ever....

  10. Match 1published at 11:32 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Kylian Mbappe v Alessandro del Piero

    Media caption,

    Mbappe's low strike puts France ahead

    Pace v vision here. They'd make a fine partnership wouldn't they?

    A reminder of the cold stats, Kylian Mbappe has 80 league goals to his name, Del Piero hit 188 in Serie A.

  11. How can you vote?published at 11:30 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Vote

    Click HERE.

    You have until 13:00 BST to vote. Results will be announced around 13:30 BST and then we'll be down to the last eight...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

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    Marvin: You forgot about Griezmann. I wouldnt class Bale or Ronaldo as strikers. You also forgot Bergkamp.

    Griezmann was a very close call, Bergkamp scored most of his goals before 2000 unfortunately.

  13. Postpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Fair enough.

    Voting reopens in five minutes people.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

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    Gareth Bale got crushed because he is not a striker.

    Ian from Barnsley

  15. Postpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Some cracking ties coming up. Shearer v Zlatan the choice match-up for me.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

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    David: Baffled by some of the results there. Think some people have voted for the best player. As a striker, there’s no way Ronaldo tops RVN, and I’d say the same for Kane and Mbappe

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

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    A,M: Round of 16 will be a very tough choice. Roll on 11:30 ..

    James Gatzman: Would the top 32 South American strikers be better or worse than the Europen 32? It would be tight. Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi, Aguero...

    Christie Harman: Not saying he would win it, but bold to leave out Antoine Griezmann

  18. The last 16 drawpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Match 1: Kylian Mbappe v Alessandro del Piero

    Match 2: David Villa v Diego Costa

    Match 3: Edin Dzeko v Thierry Henry

    Match 4: Zlatan Ibrahimovic v Alan Shearer

    Match 5: Wayne Rooney v Henrik Larsson

    Match 6: Francesco Totti v Cristiano Ronaldo

    Match 7: Robin van Persie v Karim Benzema

    Match 8: Robert Lewandowski v Raul

    You'll be able to vote here at 11:30 BST.

  19. Postpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    He's through the first hurdle...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

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    Zlatan has to be in the final. The guy has conquered in so many countries it would be insane to not put him up with the best ever. Beautiful goals, incredible skills, trophies galore and such an entertainer.

    Simon from Scunthorpe