I don't think a forward can be the answer to this question. They can only do so much. If their midfield sucks, they won't have the ball much to create scoring opportunities and most good teams would be able to take the scorer out of the game if they don't have to defend the mids tight.
I agree with it being a player like Koty Millard, a box to box midfielder who contributes on defense and is involved in the attack.
