The phrase "recognised striker" refers to a professional football player who is known for their abilities in scoring goals. They have a recognized or acknowledged talent for finding the back of the net. Full definition
I don't know any club in the world that starts their season with only one fit recognised striker.. (justarsenal.com)
It means manager Louis van Gaal will be left with somewhat of a selection headache as the only recognised striker in his squad for the clash in the Netherlands is youngster James Wilson, who is yet to start a game this season. (caughtoffside.com)
«I can only imagine his head is not in the right place at the moment because if you go to Shakhtar in a knockout game he's the only recognised striker in the team and you sit on the bench. (justarsenal.com)