Last update October 22, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
The decade of the 80 It was one of the most exciting in the history of football, for it, try to choose only those 10 best forwards of the years 80 It is an arduous and complicated task..
These scorers not only dominated club football, but they also shone internationally with their national teams. Then, We review some of those who stood out for their scoring ability in a magical decade in general.
The best forwards of the years 80
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the old European Cup against He was one of the brightest football stars of the years 80. The Dutch forward established himself in the Ajax, before moving on to AC Milan, where he consolidated his legend. Van Basten stood out for his great technical ability, his precision to finish and his aerial ability.
His volley in the final of the Euro 1988 It is one of the best goals in the history of the European Championships. During that decade, He was one of the most feared forwards in Europe and won multiple titles, including the European Cup with Milan.
Won 2 Golden Boots and 2 Golden Balls during the 80. The third would be won already entering the decade of the 90 and very close to his premature retirement due to injuries. One of the best forwards in the world.
2. Hugo Sanchez
The Mexican Hugo Sanchez He was without a doubt one of the most lethal forwards of the 80. After shining in the Atlético de Madrid and win the Pichichi, he joined Real Madrid, where he became a club legend.
Known for his Chilean acrobatics and his ability to always be in the right place, Sánchez won five top scorer titles in LaLiga and was key in winning five consecutive league titles with Real Madrid. His scoring instinct made him one of the best forwards in the world during that era.. Hugo Sánchez has a Guinness Record that hardly anyone will beat again.
3. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, German striker, was a reference for Bayern Munich and the West German national team in the years 80. He won Golden Ball in 1980 Y 1981, standing out for his physical power, great technique and scoring ability. Rummenigge led his team to victory in the European Championship 1980 and was a key player in the World Cup 1982, where Germany reached the final. His presence in the area made him a very difficult forward to defend..
4. Paolo Rossi
Paolo Rossi It is one of the most remembered names of the years 80, especially for being the top scorer of the Spain World Cup 1982 and lead Italy to victory. Rossi scored an unforgettable hat-trick against Brazil in the quarterfinals and was decisive in the final against Germany. Although his club career had ups and downs, His performance in international tournaments made him one of the most outstanding forwards of the decade.
5. Emilio Butragueno
Known as “The Vulture”, Emilio Butragueno He was the leader of the famous “Quinta del Vulture" of the Real Madrid. During the years 80, Butragueño stood out for his speed, game vision, dribbling and ability to finish in complicated situations.
His elegant style of play and his ability to assist his teammates made him stand out not only as a scorer., but also as a playmaker. He was one of the most influential players at Real Madrid, helping the team win five consecutive LaLiga titles. His performance with the Spanish team in the World Mexico 1986, where Butragueño he scored four goals against Denmark in the round of 16, It is remembered as one of the most impressive in the history of football.
6. Ian Rush
The Welsh Ian Rush He was the all-time top scorer of the Liverpool and one of the most lethal forwards in Europe in the years 80. With your speed, his great ability to finish and his excellent positioning, Rush became a key figure in Liverpool's successes during that decade, winning multiple league titles and the European Cup. His ability to score at crucial moments gave him a privileged place in the club's history..
7. Alessandro Altobelli
The Italian Alessandro Altobelli He was one of the most important forwards in Italy during the years 80. He played much of his career in Milan International, where he scored more than 200 goals and made it the top scorer in Inter's history. His moment of greatest glory came in the World Cup 1982, where he was a vital part of the Italian champion team and scored in the final against Germany. Altobelli was known for his ability to get clear and his great sense of goal., which made him a key player in both his club and the national team..
8. Gary Lineker
English Gary Lineker was one of the most outstanding stars of world football in the years 80. Known for his opportunism in the area and his ability to finish, Lineker was the top scorer of the World 1986 with six goals.
During that decade, played on teams like Leicester City, Everton and the FC Barcelona, where he continued to demonstrate his scoring instinct. Lineker was a striker who rarely missed a clear scoring opportunity., which made him one of the most feared of his time. He is also one of the cleanest players in history since he was never sent off.
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Brazil bald He was one of the most outstanding forwards of his generation. After his success in Sao Paulo, he joined Naples in 1987, where he formed a lethal couple with Diego Maradona, helping the club win Serie A and the UEFA Cup. Careca was a complete forward, with speed, technique and a powerful shot that made him unstoppable in the rival area. His ability to combine with Maradona made him one of the most important pieces for Napoli at the end of the 80.
10. Jürgen Klinsmann
The German Jürgen Klinsmann stood out at the end of the 80 as one of the most promising forwards in Europe. With his time in clubs like Stuttgart and the International, Klinsmann became a key figure in the German national team, scoring crucial goals.
His speed and skill in the area allowed him to excel both at the club and national team level., where he was fundamental to German success in the World Italy 1990, Although its rise began in the mid-1960s 80.
