Top 10 Scorers in English Premier League History

Top 10 Scorers in English Premier League History

1. Alan Shearer – 260 goals

Shearer played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United during his time. Known for his powerful shot and aerial ability, he dominated the league throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Shearer won the Premier League with Blackburn in 1995 and was the league's top scorer three times.

2. Harry Kane – 213 goals

Kane, who spent most of his career at Tottenham Hotspur, is celebrated for his clinical finishing and playmaking skills. A two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, he has consistently been among the league’s top scorers since his debut. Now with Bayern Munich, Kane's remarkable ability to score in various situations has made him one of the best forwards of his generation.

3. Wayne Rooney - 208 goals

Nevertheless, in his prime there were few better all-round footballers in the world, let alone in the Premier League. Rooney could do it all, and he tried to as well. Just as capable of scoring screamers as he was tap-ins, Rooney left an indelible mark on English football, Everton and Manchester United, for whom he is the all-time leading scorer (all competitions) with 253 goals. He’s also scored 74 more Premier League goals for United than any other player.

4. Andy Cole - 187 goals

Another former Man Utd striker, Andy Cole played a prominent role in the club’s finest hour as he was one of four reliable goalscorers they had in the 1999 treble-winning campaign. He netted 93 times in the Premier League for United, just shy of half of his overall output. He also scored for Newcastle, Blackburn, Fulham, Man City and Portsmouth in the competition. In fact, Craig Bellamy (seven) is the only player in Premier League history to score for more clubs than Cole (six).

5. Sergio Agüero - 184 goals

A few others may have scored more Premier League goals than Sergio Agüero, but has anyone netted a more iconic one than him? Doubtful. Agüero of course scored the goal that secured Manchester City their first Premier League title in 2012, a dramatic late winner against QPR that also sparked probably the most recognisable commentary in Premier League history courtesy of Martin Tyler. But while that may be Agüero’s most memorable contribution to the Premier League, his influence went much deeper than that. He’s arguably the best goalscorer the Premier League’s ever seen, at least pre-Erling Haaland. The Argentinian’s 184 came at a rate of one every 108 minutes; of players to score 70 or more, his record is comfortably the best, ahead of Thierry Henry (one every 122 minutes).

6. Frank Lampard - 177 goals

The Premier League’s most prolific midfielder of all time, Frank Lampard became a Chelsea legend across a 13-season spell at Stamford Bridge after signing from West Ham in 2001. It took him a couple of years to really find his niche, but starting in 2003-04, Lampard reached double figures for Premier League goals in 10 successive campaigns. His best season in that respect was 2009-10 when he scored 22 goals in the league. Although that total was second to Didier Drogba’s 29, which remains the most by a Chelsea player in a Premier League campaign, Lampard’s exploits were undoubtedly vital as Carlo Ancelotti’s men won the title.

7. Thierry Henry - 175 goals

After an unconvincing season in Italy with Juventus, Thierry Henry also had a difficult start to life in the Premier League after reuniting with Arsène Wenger, the manager who gave him his breakthrough atMonaco. Henry’s first 16 appearances in the competition yielded just three goals, but he soon found his feet. In fact, he went on to win the Golden Boot a record four times, all with Arsenal. Henry’s 175 goals came at a rate of one every 122 minutes, the best of any player to score 70 or more in the competition.

8. Robbie Fowler - 163 goals

Robbie Fowler was a prolific striker who played for Liverpool, Leeds United and Manchester City in the Premier League. He was known for his speed, skill on the ball and clinical finishing ability. Fowler was a key player for Liverpool during the 1990s, helping the Reds win the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup. He also had a successful spell with Leeds United, scoring 14 goals in 30 appearances.

9. Jermain Defoe - 162 goals

Jermain Defoe was a clinical striker who played for West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Bournemouth in the Premier League. He was known for his speed, movement and finishing ability, and was a prolific goal-scorer throughout his career. Defoe was also a regular scorer for the England national team, netting 20 goals in 57 appearances.

10. Mohamed Salah - 161 goals

Mohamed Salah has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the Premier League since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017. He has won the Golden Boot three times, including in his debut season when he scored 32 goals. Salah’s pace, skill and finishing ability have made him a nightmare for defenders, and he continues to be one of the top players in the league.

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