Many players has graced the English premier league while many names will be written in Gold.
And since 1992 the beginning of a new Era, here is the compile list of the the top scorer in the competition.
1. Alan Shearer (260 goals)
Alan Shearer is one of the most iconic and successful players in the history of the Premier League. During his career, he set numerous records and cemented his place as one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.
Shearer began his career at Southampton, where he quickly established himself as a prolific goal scorer. In 1992, he signed with Blackburn Rovers for a then-record transfer fee of £3.6 million. He spent four seasons at Blackburn, scoring a remarkable 112 goals in 171 appearances. This included a 34-goal campaign in the 1994-1995 season, which earned him the Premier League Golden Boot and helped Blackburn win the league title.
In 1996, Shearer joined his hometown club, Newcastle United, for a then-world record transfer fee of £15 million. He spent the next 10 years at Newcastle, becoming the club’s all-time leading goal scorer with 206 goals in 404 appearances. He also won the Premier League Golden Boot twice more, in 1997 and 1999.
Throughout his career, Shearer set numerous records in the Premier League. He is the all-time leading goal scorer in the Premier League, with 260 goals in 441 appearances. He also holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season, with 34 goals in the 1994-1995 campaign. Additionally, he is the only player to have scored more than 200 Premier League goals for a single club, and is one of only three players to have scored more than 100 Premier League goals for two clubs.
Shearer’s consistency, longevity and his ability to score goals in big games earned him a place in the hearts of many football fans. He was a true goalscoring machine and his records are unlikely to be broken in the near future. His performances on the field have earned him a place among the all-time greats of English football and his name will be remembered as one of the premier league’s greatest players forever.
2. Wayne Rooney (208)
Wayne Rooney is a retired English professional footballer who holds several records in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the league.
Rooney began his professional career with Everton in 2002, before joining Manchester United in 2004. He spent 13 seasons with the Red Devils, scoring 253 goals in 559 appearances, making him the club’s all-time top goal scorer. He is also the second-highest goal scorer in Premier League history, behind only Alan Shearer.
In addition to his goal-scoring records, Rooney also holds several other records in the Premier League. He is the only player to have scored in every month of a calendar year, and is one of only two players (the other being Sergio Agüero) to have scored more than 150 Premier League goals for a single club. He also holds the record for the most Premier League hat-tricks with 12.
Rooney was also known for his playmaking abilities, and holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history with 103. He also holds the record for the most goals and assists in Manchester United’s Premier League history.
Throughout his career, Rooney won numerous individual awards and accolades, including the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, the PFA Young Player of the Year, and the FWA Footballer of the Year. He was also named to the PFA Team of the Year and the Premier League Team of the Season several times.
Rooney’s impact on the Premier League cannot be overstated. He has left an indelible mark on the league, and will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever played in the Premier League.
3. Harry Kane (199*)
Harry Kane is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. Kane is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the league, known for his goal-scoring abilities and overall attacking prowess.
Kane made his professional debut for Tottenham in 2011, but it wasn’t until the 2014-15 season that he truly burst onto the scene. That year, Kane scored 21 goals in 34 Premier League appearances, earning him the Premier League Golden Boot award for being the league’s top goal-scorer. Kane would go on to win the Golden Boot for the next two seasons as well, scoring 25 and 29 goals respectively.
Kane’s goal-scoring exploits continued in the following seasons. He scored 30 goals in the 2016-17 season, then 35 goals in the 2017-18 season, and finally 24 goals in the 2018-2019 season. Kane’s goal-scoring consistency has made him one of the premier league’s all-time top goal-scorer and the premier league top goal-scorer for the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 season.
In addition to his goal-scoring prowess, Kane is also known for his ability to score important goals in high-pressure situations. He has scored numerous game-winning goals for Tottenham, and has also scored key goals for the England national team in international tournaments. Kane’s performances have not gone unnoticed and has won the premier league player of the month award several times.
Overall, Harry Kane’s goal-scoring abilities have made him one of the most dangerous and feared strikers in the Premier League. His consistency, ability to score important goals, and overall attacking prowess have cemented his place among the league’s all-time greats.
4. Andrew Cole (187)
Andrew Cole is a retired English footballer, and No. 4 on the list, he’s is best known for his prolific goal-scoring record in the Premier League. Throughout his career, Cole played for several clubs including Newcastle United, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham and Manchester City.
Cole began his Premier League career at Newcastle United in 1993, where he quickly established himself as one of the top goal-scorers in the league. In his first season, he scored 34 goals in 40 appearances, winning the Golden Boot award as the league’s top goal-scorer. This remains the best goal-scoring performance by a player on his debut season in the premier league history.
Cole’s success at Newcastle earned him a big-money move to Manchester United in 1995, where he continued to score goals at a prolific rate. He won five Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his time at Old Trafford. He also scored 121 goals in 275 appearances, making him one of the club’s all-time top goal-scorers.
After leaving Manchester United, Cole went on to play for Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, and Manchester City before retiring from professional football in 2008.
Throughout his Premier League career, Cole scored a total of 187 goals, making him the fourth-highest goal-scorer in the league’s history, behind only Alan Shearer, Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. He also holds the record for the most goals scored in a debut season, with 34 goals in 40 appearances for Newcastle United in 1993-94.
In addition to his goal-scoring record, Cole was also known for his ability to score important goals in crucial moments, particularly in big games. He is regarded as one of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the Premier League and his records will likely stand the test of time.
5. Sergio Aguero (184)
Sergio Aguero is a professional footballer from Argentina who currently plays as a forward for Manchester City and the Argentina national team. He has had a successful career in the English Premier League, and has set several records in the league’s history.
One of Aguero’s most notable records is his goal scoring record in the Premier League. He is currently the highest-scoring non-English player in the league’s history, having scored 181 goals in 257 appearances. He is also the highest-scoring foreign player for a single club in the league, with 181 goals for Manchester City.
Aguero also holds the record for the most hat-tricks in the Premier League, with 12. He is also the joint-fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, doing so in just 147 appearances.
In addition, Aguero is one of only five players to score 20 or more goals in five consecutive Premier League seasons. The others are Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Harry Kane, and Mohamed Salah.
Aguero’s goal-scoring records in the Premier League are a testament to his skill and consistency as a striker. His ability to score goals at a high rate has helped Manchester City become one of the top teams in the league, and has made him a fan favorite at the club.
The Argentine international has also been a key player for his national team, helping them win several international tournaments such as Copa America 2021, where he was the top goal scorer.
Aguero’s goal-scoring records in the Premier League are likely to stand for some time, and will be remembered as one of the greatest goal scorers in the premier league history.
