The Premier League’s all time ten top goalscorers.
With Wayne Rooney having bagged himself a goal in Manchester United’s 4-0 rout of Queens Park Rangers yesterday, the England captain and former Everton prodigy moved up to joint third on the list of all-time Premier League top goalscorers.
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The list of the top 10 all time Premier League goalscorers is an illustrious one indeed, with these being the players to have achieved such an impressive feat:
10) Robin van Persie (134)
Rooney’s current teammate and striker partner Robin van Persie is tenth on the list, having scored 134 goals, primarily during his time at Arsenal, but also since making the controversial switch to Manchester United.
9) Teddy Sheringham (147)
One of the greatest strikers to grace the Premier League, Teddy Sheringham was still turning out for West Ham in the top flight in his late thirties to great effect. He scored his 147 Premier League goals during spells with Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Portsmouth and the Hammers.
8) Les Ferdinand (149)
Another one of the classic Premier League names, Les Ferdinand was one of the defining players of the 1990s and early 200s. He finished his career one goal short of 150 in the Premier League, having shone in spells with QPR, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers during a fine career.
7) Michael Owen (150)
Former England international Michael Owen could’ve been much nearer the top of this list, had it not been for a spell in La Liga with Real Madrid and a succession of injuries. Bursting onto the scene with Liverpool, where he scored the bulk of these goals, Owen also added a few during spells with Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City at the tail end of his career.
6) Robbie Fowler (162)
Another hero of the Kop, clinical striker Robbie Fowler enjoyed a colourful career with Liverpool that saw him score the majority of his 162 Premier League goals whilst donning the red shirt. He did, however, push past the 150 barrier thanks to his time at Manchester City and Leeds United.
5) Frank Lampard (171)
The record goalscorer for Chelsea, midfielder Frank Lampard also scored a handful as a youngster at West Ham United before making the switch across London to Stamford Bridge. He joined Manchester City on loan from the MLS after departing Chelsea but is yet to add to his 171 Premier League goals.
=3) Wayne Rooney (175)
Wayne Rooney’s goal against QPR at Old Trafford yesterday brought him into joint third on the list with 175 goals, mostly for Manchester United but also during his time as a teenager at Everton. The England and United captain still has plenty of time to add to his tally, potentially heading the list by the time he retires.
=3) Thierry Henry (175)
A bona fide Arsenal legend, Frenchman Thierry Henry still turns out in the MLS for the New York Red Bulls, but enjoyed the most mesmeric years of his career during his time at Arsenal, having been signed from Juventus and converted into a striker by Arsene Wenger. Henry also returned for a second spell at the club, briefly arriving on loan from New York.
2) Andrew Cole (187)
Another of the Premier League’s defining names during its two decades of existence, Andy Cole was once a huge marquee signing for Manchester United from rivals Newcastle. As well as those two clubs, Cole also turned out for Blackburn, Fulham, Manchester City and Portsmouth, scoring 187 top flight goals in the process.
1) Alan Shearer (260)
The finest striker that the Premier League has seen, Alan Shearer is miles in front at the head of this list having scored 260 Premier League goals during a glittering career. Starting off at Southampton before winning the title with Blackburn Rovers, Shearer scored the bulk of his goals after joining his boyhood club Newcastle United, where he would return for an unsuccessful stint as manager.