As a die-hard football lover, it’s always an interesting sight to see players or strikers blend so well in a particular team, almost scoring at will. Do clubs themselves have anything to do with a player’s performance? Well, YES!
Depending on the club’s current performance, management and history, some football clubs can play a role and can change a player who was a liability at a previous team into a valuable asset, first-team starter and even a club legend.
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Some players have reached incredible feats in their comfort zones, becoming one of the Premier League Top goal scorers in history during their spell at these clubs.
Let’s dive into Top goal scorers in England by club, and show you how it's a match-made in heaven.
7. Chelsea: Frank Lampard, 147 Goals
6. Newcastle: Alan Shearer, 148 Goals
5. Liverpool: Mohammed Salah, 174 Goals (and counting)
4. Arsenal: Thiery Henry, 175 Goals
3. Man Utd: Wayne Rooney, 183 Goals
2. Man City: Sergio Aguero, 184 goals
1. Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane, 213 goals
Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane, 213 goals
He’s simply one of the best Premier League top scorers in modern football history. A career span of 19 years at Spurs, which began in 2009 and ended summer of 2023, is just a sneak-peek into his achievements for the club.
With Mauricio Pochettino at the managerial helm in 2014, Kane’s performance went through the roof, winning the PFA Young Player of the Year at the end of the season. In subsequent seasons at the club, he won the Premier League Golden Boot three times and helped his team finish as runner-ups in the league table and UEFA Champions League Finals. The England captain scored 213 Premier League goals over 435 appearances for the club.
Man City: Sergio Aguero, 184 goals
Aguero was an unstoppable goal machine during his spell at the Etihad Stadium. With a record of most Premier League hat-tricks of 12 under his belt, he is often regarded as one of the best strikers in the Premier League and even his generation.
Scoring his first premier league goal in 2011, he has since cemented his place as the club’s Premier League Top goal scorer in history. He spent a decade at the club, winning major trophies and earning a spot in UEFA Champions League Final.
A double Premier League Golden Boot winner and the highest non-English scorer in the history of the competition. He made 390 appearances for the club.
Man Utd: Wayne Rooney, 183 Goals
He is Manchester United’s record Premier League Top Scorer. A move to Man Utd in 2004 from Everton, scoring his first goal for the Red Devils in October 2004. His career at United spanned over 13 years, where he won 16 trophies including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and other major titles.
A player who also contributed on the pitch, occasionally playing forward from the midfield with one of the highest assists in Premier League history. Personal accolades include PFA Player of the year, FWA Player of the year, fifth Ballon d’Or nominee, Goal of the season award, amongst others.
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Arsenal: Thiery Henry, 175 Goals
An Arsenal Legend whose Premier League records comes second to none in the club’s history. Synonymous with Arsenal and his then-manager, long-time coach and mentor, Arsene Wenger, he has been considered not only as the club’s top scorer in history but also the greatest.
From joining the club in 1999 to his last matches in 2007, he was named the Premier League Top Scorer four times, PFA Player of the Year two times, with two Premier League titles and three FA Cup trophies.
He was also an integral part of the historic and unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ team in 2003/2004 season. His last appearance for the club was during a 2-month loan from Barcelona to Arsenal in 2012.
Liverpool: Mohammed Salah, 174 Goals (and counting)
Fast approaching the Liverpool legend status, is Mohammed Salah. The Golden days of his career in England began when he put pen to paper for the Merseysides in 2017, scoring 32 league goals at the end of that season.
The number of his Premier League goals were further propelled by the formidable attackers such as Roberto Firminho, and Sadio Mane. As his goal records skyrocketed, so was his title successes, winning the UEFA Champions League and Premier League as major trophies with Liverpool.
Individual achievements include 2 PFA Players of the Year, 3 Premier League Golden Boots, Premier League Player of the Season, a two-time nominee for the Best FIFA Men’s Player in 2018 and 2021, and fifth nominee for the 2019 and 2022 Ballon d’Or awards.
Newcastle: Alan Shearer, 148 Goals
Alan is a perfect example of a true club hero. Shearer’s goals were crucial but entertaining at the same time, scoring 28 goals in his first season for the magpies. Throughout his 10-year period at the club, he scored double digits goals in most campaigns at St Jameson’s Park and they just kept coming.
There were a couple of highlights and goals in European competitions, but couldn’t be compared to his local performances. The Premier League had become his playground. With an impressive goal scoring ability, he became the club’s highest goal scorer of all-time and by far the most celebrated till date.
Chelsea: Frank Lampard, 147 Goals
Frank Lampard is a name that needs no introduction amongst the line-ups of legends at Stamford Bridge. He joined the club in 2001 and three years later, scored twice in a league title deciding match against Bolton Wanderers, helping Chelsea clinch the second Premier League title in the club’s history.
Amongst his other winning goals for the club was against Everton in the 2008 FA Cup finals. A strong and charismatic captain and leader who led the Chelsea team to the UEFA Champions League trophy win in 2012.
Personal achievements include Chelsea Best Player of the Season, and a nomination for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009.
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Top Scorer for each Premier League Team 23/24
• Erling Haaland: 27 Goals
• Cole Palmer: 22 Goals
• Alexander Isak: 21 Goals
• Phil Foden: 19 Goals
• Dominic Solanke: 19 Goals
• Ollie Watkins: 19 Goals
• Mohammed Salah: 18 Goals
• Son Heung-min: 17 goals
• Jarrod Bowe: 16 Goals
• Jean-Philippe Mateta: 16 goals
• Bukayo Saka: 16 Goals
• Nicolas Jackson: 14 Goals
• Chris Wood: 14 Goals
• Kai Havertz: 13 Goals
• Matheus Cunha: 12 Goals
• Hwang Hee-chan: 12 goals
• Leandro Trossard: 12 Goals
• Yoane Wissa: 12 Goals
Premier League Top Scorers All-Time
• Alan Shearer: 260 Goals
• Harry Kane: 213 Goals
• Wayne Rooney: 208 Goals
• Andrew Cole: 187 Goals
• Sergio Aguero: 184 Goals
• Frank Lampard: 177 Goals
• Thierry Henry: 175 Goals
• Mohamed Salah: 175 Goals
• Jermain Defoe: 162 Goals
• Michael Owen: 150 Goals
• Les Ferdinand: 149 Goals
• Teddy Sheringham: 146 Goals
• Robin van Persie: 144 Goals
• Jamie Vardy: 142 Goals
• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 127 Goals
• Robbie Keane: 126 Goals
• Son Heung-Min: 126 Goals
• Nicolas Anelka: 125 Goals
• Raheem Sterling: 123 Goals
• Dwight Yorke: 123 Goals
• Romelu Lukaku: 121 Goals
Total Goals in Premier League 23/24
• A total of 1,246 goals were scored in the 23/24 Premier League Season.
Most Goals this Season 23/24
• Manchester City had the most goals of 96 in the 23/24 Premier League Season
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