Top 5 all-time best scorers of Premier League

Football fans go crazy for the rich history of Premier League.

The English fist tier is currently the most popular and watched league in the world.

Fans do not only go to stadiums to watch the matches live, but also stick to their TV screens, because these fans are from all over the world, and cannot always reach the actual venue of the game by traveling halfway across the globe.

It is quite obvious that scoring a single goal in front of such a crowd is a big deal for every player. But even under pressure, they manage to set their own records.

That is why be bring you the Top 5 all-time best scorers of Premier League:

5. Thierry Henry (175 goals)

Retired French footballer Thierry Daniel Henry won the MLS Supporters’ Shield during his time with the New York Red Bulls in 2013. He surpassed Michel Platini’s record while becoming France’s top goal scorer of all time in October 2007. Henry played for Arsenal in his Premier League career and scored a total of 175 goals which placed him in the fifth place in our list of 10 all-time top scorers of Premier League.

He scored 175 goals in 254 appearances for Arsenal between 1999 and 2007. Henry then scored 51 goals in 122 appearances for New York Red Bulls between 2010 and 2014 after his transfer in the MLS. Besides his club career, Thierry Henry also scored 51 goals in 123 appearances he has made for the French national football team from 1997 to 2010.

4. Frank Lampard (177 goals)

Frank Lampard last played as the central midfielder or attacking midfielder for English club Manchester City. He currently coaches the Championship club Derby County. He was voted FWA Footballer of the Year in 2005. Shortly after, he received the FWA Tribute Award in 2010. He has played for West Ham United, Chelsea and Manchester City in his Premier League career. He scored a total of 177 goals which placed him in the fourth place in our list of 10 all-time top scorers of Premier League.

Lampard scored 147 goals in 429 appearances for Chelsea between 2001 and 2014. He then opted for transfer and scored 6 goals in 32 appearances for Manchester City in 2014. Besides his club career, Frank Lampard has also scored 29 goals in 106 appearances he has made for the English national football team from 1999 to 2014.

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3. Andy Cole (187 goals)

Retired English footballer Andrew Alexander “Andy” Cole has won winning numerous trophies with Manchester United in the Premier League. He received the PFA Young Player of the Year award for his performance for the English club. Andy Cole played for Newcastle United, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, and Portsmouth in his Premier League career. He scored a total of 187 goals which placed him in the third place in our list of 10 all-time top scorers of Premier League.

Cole scored 93 goals in 195 appearances for Manchester United between 1995 and 2001. He then scored 9 goals in 22 appearances for Manchester City between 2005 and 2006. Besides his club career, Andy Cole also scored a single goal in 15 appearances he has made for the English national football team from 1995 to 2002.

2. Wayne Rooney (208 goals)

Wayne Mark Rooney is widely known as one of the best English forward who has also been used in various midfield roles. He won the England Player of the Year award three times in his career till now. Rooney also received the FWA Footballer of the Year award in 2010. He has played for Everton and Manchester United in his Premier League career and scored a total of 208 goals which placed him in the second place in our list of 10 all-time top scorers of Premier League.

Wayne Rooney scored 15 goals in 67 appearances for Everton between 2002 and 2004. Recently, he scored 4 goals in 11 matches of season 2017-18. He has also scored 183 goals in 393 appearances for Manchester United from 2004 to 2016. Besides his club career, Wayne Rooney has also scored 53 goals in 119 appearances he has made for the English national football team since 2003.

1. Alan Shearer (260 goals)

Retired English footballer Alan Shearer is widely regarded as one of the world’s best strikers. He worked as a television pundit for the BBC after his retirement from active sports. He was named Player of the Year by Football Writers’ Association in 1994. Shortly after, he received the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995. Alan Shearer played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United in his Premier League career. He scored a total of 260 goals which placed him in the top place in our list of 10 all-time top scorers of the premier league.

He scored 112 goals in 138 appearances for Blackburn Rovers between 1992 and 1996. And then scored 148 goals in 303 appearances for Newcastle United between 1996 and 2006. Besides his club career, Alan Shearer also scored 30 goals in 63 appearances he has made for the English national football team from 1992 to 2000.