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Top Scorers of all time in the Premier League and English Football

Although the Premier League was not that popular during the amateur years, it reached millions of people in the following process. During its popular decades, the league started to attract many successful footballers all over the world. This led to the EPL reaching more football fans. Now, sports enthusiasts wait for the Premier League every year to see the scorers' exciting moments.

Scoring goals in the league is undoubtedly the most exciting moment for both fans and commentators. The premier league has witnessed many memorable scoring moments over the years. No matter how much time passes, these moments continue to be talked about again and again.

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United throughout his Premier League career. During his tenure with Blackburn, he won the Premier League title with his team. Until now, he scored 260 goals in 441 matches which makes him the most scoring player in English football history.

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney follows Alan Shearer as the second most scoring player. Rooney played for Everton and Manchester United during his Premier League career. During his tenure with Manchester United, he won the Premier League title five times with his team. Until now, the footballer scored 208 goals in 491 matches.

Andrew Cole

Andrew Cole appeared in clubs such as Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Blackburn Rovers. He became the winner of the Premier League title throughout his career. Besides, Cole is one of the top scorers with 187 goals in 414 matches.

Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby Charlton played for Manchester United and the national team throughout his football career. During his tenure with Manchester United, he won three league titles besides the 1966 World Cup. Throughout his football career, he scored 249 goals in 758 competitions.

Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard - now a manager

Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard carried his football career to another level during his tenure with the club. He won three Premier League titles with his team, and he also scored important goals during cup competitions. Until now, Lampard scored 177 goals which gave him the title of "highest-scoring" midfielder.

Thierry Henry

Henry scored most of his goals during his tenure with Arsenal. Throughout his football career, he also won the Premier League title two times with his club. With 175 goals in 258 matches, Henry is one of the most scoring footballers.

These names have scored many legendary goals in both English football and the Premier League scene. Die-hard fans still remember these moments with enthusiasm no matter how much time has passed.
Author: Johan Sundin
Created: 19 April 2023
Last updated: 28 April 2023
Johan Sundin is a Swedish writer who was a promising soccer player but had to stop his career before it took off due to injuries. Nowadays he writes about everything possible in football and he has an extra passion for deadly strikers, players who have no exceptional technique but are always right and are merciless when the chance arises. Favorites over the years are strikers like Jürgen Klinsmann, Gabriel Batistuta, Ronaldo (the fat one) and Didier Drogba.
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