May 13, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Fire forward Nemanja Nikolic (23) reacts after scoring a goal against the Seattle Sounders during the second half at Toyota Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

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Chicago Fire forward, Nemanja Nikolic, has scored seven goals in his last six appearances to move up the standings in the Golden Boot race.

The winter transfer of Nikolic to the Fire was welcomed with praise as the Hungarian striker had an impressive goalscoring record in Europe. A successful campaign in Poland saw the 29-year-old score 28 goals in 37 matches for Legia Warsaw in the Polish top flight.

Upon arrival, the Fire supporters were eager to see how Nikolic would perform as the Fire only managed to score 42 goals in the 2016 Major League Soccer season. A

With Nikolic up top, the Fire has indeed seen an increase in goal production. Eight of the club’s 17 goals have come from Nikolic and in the last six matches, he’s scored seven of the 12 scored. The forward is one of the best forwards in the MLS at the moment and is in terrific form.

The Fire is certainly on pace to surpass last year’s goal total and could score 50 goals in a season for the first time since the 34 match schedule was introduced.

Accam to Nikolic… "He's not going to miss from there!" 15 minutes left in the first half, on CSN now! #cf97 pic.twitter.com/zAZBX74I7d — Chicago Fire Talk (@CSNChicagoFire) May 7, 2017

Needless to say, the signing of Nikolic has been a success. The Fire midfield has been giving the Hungarian the service he needs to exploit opposing defenses and has let him do what he does best, score goals. His ability to make runs and get in behind defenses is what makes him so deadly, he isn’t a flashy striker but he gets the job done and that is one thing the Fire has been previously lacking.

Después de una excelente jugada individual de @DaxMcCarty1, Nikolić la manda al fondo de la red. #NYvCHI 1-1 pic.twitter.com/RvBxeSCh8m — Fútbol MLS (@futbolMLS) April 30, 2017

Nikolic is certainly looking like a frontrunner for the Newcomer of the Year award. Even though the season is still in its early stages, he has been a huge contributor to helping the Fire become a competitive side thus far in 2017. There’s no doubt he can help lead the club to the playoffs.