The Premier League is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and entertaining football leagues in the world.
Over the years, the league has seen some of the most talented and prolific goal-scorers in the history of the sport. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 20 Premier League goal-scoring records.
Most goals in a single season: Alan Shearer, 34 goals
Alan Shearer set this record in the 1994-95 season while playing for Blackburn Rovers. He scored 34 goals in 42 league matches, helping Blackburn win the Premier League title that year.
Most goals in a career: Alan Shearer, 260 goals
Alan Shearer is also the all-time leading goal scorer in the Premier League with 260 goals. He achieved this feat while playing for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United between 1992 and 2006.
Most hat-tricks: Alan Shearer, 11 hat-tricks
Alan Shearer is also the record holder for most hat-tricks in the Premier League. He scored 11 hat-tricks during his career, including five in the 1995-96 season.
Most goals in a calendar year: Harry Kane, 39 goals
Harry Kane set this record in 2017 while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. He scored 39 goals in 36 league matches, beating the previous record of 36 goals set by Alan Shearer in 1995.
Fastest hat-trick: Sadio Mane, 2 minutes 56 seconds
Sadio Mane set this record in 2015 while playing for Southampton against Aston Villa. He scored three goals in just 2 minutes and 56 seconds, breaking the previous record of four minutes and 33 seconds set by Robbie Fowler in 1994.
Fastest goal: Shane Long, 7.69 seconds
Shane Long set this record in 2019 while playing for Southampton against Watford. He scored the fastest goal in Premier League history, finding the back of the net in just 7.69 seconds.
Most goals by a midfielder: Frank Lampard, 177 goals
Frank Lampard is the all-time leading goal scorer among midfielders in the Premier League with 177 goals. He achieved this feat while playing for West Ham United, Chelsea, and Manchester City between 1995 and 2015.
Most consecutive games scored in: Jamie Vardy, 11 games
Jamie Vardy set this record in 2015 while playing for Leicester City. He scored in 11 consecutive Premier League games, breaking the previous record of 10 games set by Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2003.
Most penalties scored in a season: Matt Le Tissier, 10 penalties
Matt Le Tissier set this record in the 1993-94 season while playing for Southampton. He scored 10 penalties during the season, helping Southampton avoid relegation.
Most penalties scored in a career: Alan Shearer, 56 penalties
Alan Shearer is also the record holder for most penalties scored in the Premier League with 56 penalties.
Most assists in a season: Thierry Henry, 20 assists
Thierry Henry set this record in the 2002-03 season while playing for Arsenal. He provided 20 assists during the season, helping Arsenal win the league title.
Most assists in a career: Ryan Giggs, 162 assists
Ryan Giggs is the all-time leader in assists in the Premier League with 162 assists. He achieved this feat while playing for Manchester United between 1990 and 2014.
Most clean sheets in a season: Petr Cech, 24 clean sheets
Petr Cech set this record in the 2004-05 season while playing for Chelsea. He kept 24 clean sheets in 38 league matches, helping Chelsea win the Premier League title that year.
Most clean sheets in a career: Petr Cech, 202 clean sheets
Petr Cech is also the record holder for most clean sheets in the Premier League with 202 clean sheets. He achieved this feat while playing for Chelsea and Arsenal between 2004 and 2019.
Most consecutive clean sheets: Edwin van der Sar, 14 clean sheets
Edwin van der Sar set this record in the 2008-09 season while playing for Manchester United. He kept 14 consecutive clean sheets, helping Manchester United win the league title.
Youngest goal scorer: James Vaughan, 16 years and 271 days
James Vaughan set this record in 2005 while playing for Everton against Crystal Palace. He scored at the age of 16 years and 271 days, breaking the previous record of 17 years and 43 days set by Wayne Rooney.
Oldest goal scorer: Teddy Sheringham, 40 years and 268 days
Teddy Sheringham set this record in 2006 while playing for West Ham United against Portsmouth. He scored at the age of 40 years and 268 days, breaking the previous record of 38 years and 177 days set by Stanley Matthews.
Most goals by a non-European player: Sergio Aguero, 184 goals
Sergio Aguero is the all-time leading non-European goal scorer in the Premier League with 184 goals. He achieved this feat while playing for Manchester City between 2011 and 2021.
Most goals by a player from a single club: Wayne Rooney, 183 goals
Wayne Rooney scored 183 goals for Manchester United, making him the all-time leading goal scorer for a single Premier League club. He achieved this feat between 2004 and 2017.
Most goals by a substitute: Jermain Defoe, 24 goals
Jermain Defoe is the all-time leading goal scorer as a substitute in the Premier League with 24 goals. He achieved this feat while playing for West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, and Sunderland.
In conclusion, the Premier League has seen some incredible goal-scoring records over the years. From Alan Shearer’s impressive career tally to Shane Long’s lightning-fast goal, these records showcase the amazing talent that has graced the league. It will be interesting to see which players will break these records in the future and etch their names in Premier League history.
