The Evolution of Premier League Goal Scorers
Since the inception of the Premier League in 1992, numerous legendary players have cemented their place among the top goalscorers in the competition’s history. Recently, Mohamed Salah joined the exclusive top 10 scorers list, surpassing former Liverpool icon Michael Owen. Modern footballing greats like Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero have also etched their names in this elite group, alongside legendary strikers from previous eras. Salah’s inclusion is particularly notable, as he is the only natural winger to feature among these prolific scorers, with one central midfielder also making the list.
The remaining eight players are all out-and-out strikers, known for their laser-sharp focus on finding the back of the net. Since its launch, the Premier League has evolved into one of the most competitive leagues in Europe, with the quality of football improving year after year. Below is a comprehensive look at the top 20 goalscorers in Premier League history, showcasing their incredible stats and achievements. These players are the pinnacle of clinical finishing in the history of the competition.
Summary
- Mohamed Salah has moved up to 8th in the elite list of Premier League goalscorers, surpassing former Liverpool talisman Robbie Fowler.
- Salah is the only winger and Frank Lampard is the only midfielder on this list, which strikers dominate.
- These players are the best when it comes to clinical finishing.
| Top Goalscorers in Premier League History | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Player | Premier League clubs | Total number of goals |
| 1 | Alan Shearer | Blackburn Rovers & Newcastle United | 260 |
| 2 | Harry Kane | Norwich City (loan) & Tottenham Hotspur | 213 |
| 3 | Wayne Rooney | Everton & Manchester United | 208 |
| 4 | Andy Cole | Newcastle United, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth & Sunderland | 187 |
| 5 | Sergio Aguero | Manchester City | 184 |
| 6 | Frank Lampard | West Ham United, Chelsea & Manchester City | 177 |
| 7 | Thierry Henry | Arsenal | 175 |
| 8 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool & Chelsea | 175 |
| 9 | Robbie Fowler | Liverpool, Leeds United & Manchester City | 163 |
| 10 | Jermaine Defoe | West Ham United, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Sunderland & Bournemouth | 162 |
| 11. | Michael Owen | Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester Utd & Stoke City | 150 |
| 12. | Les Ferdinand | QPR, Newcastle, Tottenham, West Ham, Leicester & Bolton Wanderers | 149 |
| 13. | Teddy Sheringham | Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Manchester Utd, Portsmouth and West Ham United | 146 |
| 14. | Robin van Persie | Arsenal and Manchester United | 144 |
| 15. | Jamie Vardy | Leicester City | 142 |
| 16. | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Leeds United, Chelsea, Middlesbrough and Charlton Athletic | 127 |
| 17. | Robbie Keane | Coventry City, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham United & Aston Villa | 126 |
| 18. | Nicolas Anelka | Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Bolton and West Brom | 125 |
| 19. | Son Heung-min | Tottenham Hotspur | 125 |
| 20. | Raheem Sterling | Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea & Arsenal | 123 |
