The out-and-out winger is a dying breed and the conventional striker looks threatened too.
Modern football tactics often deploy two wide players who cut inside to influence the central area of the field. These players are lethal in and around the penalty area but take away from the traditional wide game we were once accustomed to.
The traditional striker is becoming an even rarer sight, as there are very few top quality target strikers left in the ranks of Europe's most successful clubs. Edin Dzeko and Mario Gomez represent a time bubble to how football used to be played.
An inside forward, starting in the left or right wing position and drifting inside, has become one of the most important roles in the game. These players often have the ability to elude their marker and thus find space.
If given the chance to influence the game, these players can make the difference.
"Inside forward" is a broad term and to be specific, this article covers the top 15 players, capable of playing in a wider role, who can score, create and heavily influence games.
Here is a list of the top 15 inside forwards currently playing in Europe.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1061897-top-15-inside-forwards-in-european-football
Frans Nielsen Dwayne Roloson Jon Sim Jason Arnott David Clarkson Patrick Davis
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