Liverpool
talisman
Mohamed Salah
During his outstanding 2024-25 season, he has ascended the ranks of the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorers, and he appears poised to move into fourth place by the conclusion of the campaign.

Considering that everyone else in the top 10 besides him and Harry Kane has retired, it is crucial to acknowledge that we are watching a premier league legend in Salah. His scoring record stands out among the best ever.

This has led us to reassess his position in the all-time rankings as he gets progressively nearer to claiming the fourth spot.

10. Jermain Defoe – 162 goals

In his peak, Defoe was known for his decisive finishing skills. He participated in more matches than any other player mentioned here yet maintained an outstanding performance throughout his tenure with clubs such as Tottenham, West Ham, Sunderland, Bournemouth, and Portsmouth.

Endowed with speed, agile footwork, and a formidable shot, he scored impressive volleys and powerful shots. He also became part of an elite group comprising only five players who have achieved the feat of scoring five goals in a single Premier League match during the 2009-10 season after his performance against Wigan.

9. Robbie Fowler – 163

Regularly hailed as one of the most instinctive scorlenders in Premier League annals, Robbie Fowler burst into prominence as a promising forward hailing from Liverpool’s youth system, scoring 30 goals per year across all tournaments consistently over three consecutive seasons starting at the age of 19 until he was 22.

Fowler possessed an innate ability to find the back of the net and soon adapted to finishing effectively with both feet. His most successful league season saw him score 28 goals during the 1995-96 season when he was just 21 years old.

8. Thierry Henry – 175

The Frenchman is deemed to be many people’s choice for the best-ever player in the competition’s history, but he sits eighth on this list. However, his 175 goals (and 73 assists) came in just 258 games, which remains one of the best goals-to-game ratios.

He didn’t just accumulate an astounding number of goals; he accomplished this with a distinctive style and unrivaled dominance and talent that remains unmatched. Furthermore, he retains the distinction of being the sole player to achieve both 20 goals and 20 assists in a single campaign during the 2002-03 season. He stands as a genuine icon of the Premier League.

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7. Frank Lampard – 177 goals

If anyone deserves more plaudits on this list, it’s Frank Lampard. Given he is the only midfielder to feature on the top 10 list, it stands as an extraordinary achievement and it shows that his career is likely to continue to age like a fine wine.

Although he served as Chelsea’s primary penalty kicker during his tenure with the team, he stood out as the premier scoring midfielder of his era. He excelled at finding the back of the net from various positions, ranges, and under different circumstances. Particularly memorable is his performance during the championship-winning 2009-10 season when he contributed an impressive tally of 22 goals along with 14 assists. This remarkable feat continues to set a benchmark that ambitious midfielders strive to match.

=5. Mohamed Salah – 184

A contemporary superstar, Mohamed Salah has maintained remarkable consistency since bursting into the Premier League during the 2017-18 season. After joining from AS Roma, his first term with Liverpool broke the 38-match goal record (which was later surpassed by Erling Haaland). Since then, he has continued to find the back of the net consistently.

Tagged initially as a ‘one-hit wonder,’ he has consistently proven this notion wrong through his persistent quest for scoring goals. He has reached the milestone of over twenty goals scored in five different seasons. In the last nine matches of the campaign, he might surpass his personal best and only requires four more goals to secure the fourth spot on the prestigious leaderboard.

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=Sergio Agüero – 184

Nearing the bottom of this ranking, Sergio Aguero stands out as one of the greatest forwards to have graced the English Premier League. Undoubtedly, his claim to fame lies with netting what might be the most thrilling goal in league annals. However, beyond that momentous strike, he demonstrated remarkable precision and brilliance, capable of finding the back of the net in various ways throughout his career.

At Manchester City, he consistently set the pace for his team, boasting a goal-to-appearance ratio of 0.67, which places him joint-second with Harry Kane, just behind Henry. He managed to hit the 20-goal milestone six times and secured one Golden Boot along with five league championships.

4. Andrew Cole – 187

The ex-Manchester United forward could easily be considered the most underrated player on this roster; Andy Cole initially reached the pinnacle for goals scored in a season using the traditional 42-match schedule, netting 34 times during the 1993-94 campaign, and just one out of his total 187 goals was from the penalty mark.

He reached the milestone of 50 goals faster than anyone else, accomplishing this feat in just 65 matches, surpassing players like Alan Shearer and Ruud van Nistelrooy. During the 1993–94 season, he became the inaugural player to lead both the scoring and assisting rankings, highlighting his comprehensive skill set.

3. Wayne Rooney – 208

One of the finest players in the history of the Premier League, Wayne Rooney had an extensive and steady career. He is the sole player to achieve both more than 200 goals and over 100 assists. Rooney still holds the record as Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer and boasts the most assists for the club.

Most Premier League seasons with over ten goals scored (12).

The five-time league champion took on numerous positions throughout his career, making him the most adaptable player on this roster after starting out as a forward and then moving through each role behind it, ultimately ending up in a central midfield position. Truly one-of-a-kind; we might not witness another quite like Wazza.

2. Harry Kane – 213

When it comes to reliable scorers, few stand out more than Harry Kane. With the second highest goals-per-match average, Kane managed to score over 20 goals six times and surpassed 30 goals on two of those instances before leaving English football as the second top scorer in Premier League history to sign with Bayern Munich.

A thrice-awarded Golden Boot recipient, he stands out as only one of three athletes on this roster who haven’t clinched the league championship. Nevertheless, his impact remains unshakeable due to his unwavering consistency, voracious pursuit of scoring, and exceptional talent displayed throughout his tenure with Tottenham. Moreover, he has the potential to make another push towards challenging Shearer’s records.

1. Alan Shearer – 260

Towering above the rest is the incomparable Alan Shearer. Throughout his illustrious career, he managed an astounding 260 goals in 441 matches, along with providing 64 assists, and scoring over 20 goals seven times. Primarily known as a striker who excelled at finding opportunities within the penalty area, Shearer boasts records for the highest number of goals scored from inside the box (227), the greatest tally of penalties converted (56), and achieving 100 league goals faster than anyone else—within just 91 home games.

He secured only one league championship during his tenure at Blackburn Rovers. He had the opportunity to join Manchester United and potentially win numerous titles, yet he stayed faithful to Newcastle United. As a result, he was named to the PFA Team of the Year seven times and set a record for scoring the most goals in the tournament’s history—a mark that seems likely to endure.

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