Premier League Top Scorers of All Time
The top 10 highest goal scorers in Premier League history.
The English Premier League is blessed with so many goal scorers over the years. In this piece, however, I'll highlight the top 20 goal scorers in the League.
Without wasting much time, let's get to it.
1. Alan Shearer | 260 Goals
Alan Shearer was the deadliest striker in the Premier League during his time.
The Englishman played for Southampton, Newcastle, and Blackburn Rovers in the early '90s. However, he made a name for himself at Newcastle and Blackburn Rover.
Shearer scored a total of 148 Premier League goals for Newcastle in his 10 years spell. If you are ever in doubt, check out Shearer's greatest goals for Newcastle.
2. Wayne Rooney | 208
There is no better goal poacher for Manchester United in the Premier League than Wayne Rooney.
It may be time-consuming to watch all of Rooney's 206 Premier League goals but you can watch Rooney's 10 best Premier League goals for Manchester United.
Rooney's goal record deserves more applause, especially when you remember how Sir Alex Fergurson tinkered him around different positions.
3. Andy Cole | 187
Of all players who have over 100 goals in the Premier League, Andy Cole played for more Premier Clubs than any other.
Cole played for 7 Premier League clubs during his career and scored a total of 187 Premier League goals. However, he had his best spell at Manchester united.
Check out Andy Cole's best goals.
4. Sergio Aguero | 184
Of course, Sergio Aguero is a Manchester City legend.
One Iconic moment for Aguero was his goal against QPR that won Manchester City their first-ever Premier League title.
Despite his recurrent injuries, Aguero managed to score regularly before his enforced retirement due to heart disease.
This is a good time to watch every single Premier League goal scored by Aguero.
5. Harry Kane | 178 *
Kane is a graduate of Tottenham academy. He is one of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League.
Being the 5th Premier League top scorer is an incredible achievement for Kane because he plays for Tottenham - a team that has never won the league and hardly ever challenges for the title.
*Still an active player. Goals may be more. What is recorded is the number of goals at the time of writing.
6. Frank Lampard | 177
Frank Lampard is generally regarded as the best Premier League Midfielder by miles.
The Chelsea legend is the only midfielder in the top 20 Premier League all-time top scorers. All others are strikers.
You'll definitely enjoy watching Lampard's 10 best goals.
7. Thierry Henry | 175
All of Henry's 175 Premier League goals are for Arsenal. There is no doubt that he is an Arsenal Legend.
At his peak, Henry was unstoppable and was easily regarded as the deadliest striker in the league.
Check out Henry's best Premier League goals.
8. Robbie Fowler | 163
Fowler is a Liverpool legend but he also played for Manchester City, Leeds, and Blackburn Rovers.
The Liverpool legend scored a whopping 128 Premier League goals for Liverpool alone.
Although he never recorded any Blackburn, Fowler will always be remembered as a Premier League legend.
9. Jermain Defoe | 162
Defoe's record of goals in the Premier League is another interesting one. Why? He never played for a title-winning (big) club.
The Englishman scored 91 Premier League goals for Tottenham. Jermain Defoe's other Premier League goals were scored for West Ham, Portsmouth, Sunderland, and Bournemouth.
10. Michael Owen | 150
Owen's rise to stardom was indeed a very quick one.
Although his career was blighted by injury, he managed to score 118 Premier League goals for Liverpool.
Owen would easily be the highest goal scorer in the Premier League history if not for injuries.
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