Attacking footballer (7)
(Other definitions for striker that I've seen before include "Batsman facing bowler" , "Goalscorer" , "Football player" , "Batsman facing the bowling" , "Attacking player" .)
(Other definitions for forward that I've seen before include "Officious" , "Ahead; impertinent" , "Attacking player" , "Pushy - send (on)" , "advance" .)