Striker

Striker is a soccer term used to refer to the players closest to the other team's goal. Strikers are sometimes confused with forwards, but there is a distinction, being that forwards tend to be further back, and tend to get assists rather than goals, much like point guards in basketball.

## Famous Strikers[edit]

* Thierry Henry
* Dennis Bergkamp
* Wayne Rooney
* Taylor Twellman
* Ronaldinho