5 high-profile forwards who don't score a lot of goals

In the world of football, there exists a unique breed of attackers who may not boast a plethora of goals in their tally but possess an uncanny ability to influence games profoundly. These players often end up being unsung heroes, who make an impact with their dribbling, precise passing and intelligent movement.

They are more geared towards orchestrating attacks and creating opportunities for their teammates. As such, to gauge them on the basis of their goalscoring output would be reductive. Their excellent vision and footballing intelligence make them vital cogs in their team's machinery.

Without further ado, let's take a look at five high-profile forwards who don't score a lot of goals.

Allan Saint-Maximin surely had a rather underwhelming campaign last time out. With Eddie Howe coming in and dismantling the pre-existing system at Newcastle United that relied on individual brilliance, Saint-Maximin found himself swept to the sidelines.

Prior to the Magpies' resurgence though, the French forward was the only bright spark in the team. His dazzling dribbling skills and directness made for exhilarating viewing and he is a great difference-maker in the final third.

The 26-year-old scored just a single goal and provided five assists in 31 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle United in the 2022-23 season.

Ansu Fati is tipped to do great things at Barcelona. However, the 20-year-old struggled to nail down a starting berth in the 2022-23 season but he did impress on occasion for the Catalans.

Fati is a creative forward who does better when he is deployed down the left flank as opposed to playing down the centre. The Spain international does not score an awful lot of goals but is still quite effective in the