My striker is actually the best goal scorer this season playing 4-5-1 V. Yes he takes the free kicks but in all the seasons before one or both of my wingers were scoring more than him.
Also the wingers have much higher white skills. Could be also an indicator, that mutants are not as effective anymore, the striker has more overall quality.

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