A Look at the Premier League’s Top Scorers
The Premier League is often regarded as the best league in the world. Every team has players, some have stars, and then some have players who go above and beyond and are purely exceptional. These elite players don’t just play the game, they dominate it. This season, four players have already surpassed the 20-goal mark, placing them among the most elite strikers in the league.
Mohamed Salah
There is one word to describe Mohamed Salah: relentless. Season after season, he has delivered goals without hesitation. With 28 goals this season alone, he has been the driving force behind Liverpool’s push to reclaim the Premier League title. Salah has a knack for finding the back of the net when it matters most. Now leading the race for the Golden Boot, Salah is on track to claim his fourth top scorer award. Liverpool’s decision to extend his contract until 2027 is looking smarter by the day, as the Egyptian proves he’s still at the top of his game.
Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak is simply a true modern-day striker. In just his second full Premier League season, the 25-year-old Swedish striker has emerged as one of the league’s most dangerous finishers. With 23 goals and six assists in 33 appearances, Isak has played a pivotal role in Newcastle United’s push for a top-four finish. It doesn’t matter where he has the ball. Whether it’s in front of the goal, outside the box, or at the penalty spot, he just doesn’t miss. As the season nears its end, he may fall short of the Golden Boot this year, but don’t be surprised if Isak comes out even hungrier in the seasons to come.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland came onto the Premier League scene in 2022, shattering records with 36 goals in his debut season and claiming back-to-back Golden Boots. This season, despite battling an ankle injury that sidelined him for six weeks, he has still managed to net 21 goals in 29 league appearances. While some may label this a "down" year, Haaland’s 21 goals still place him third in the Golden Boot race, behind Salah and Isak. His ability to consistently find the back of the net, even when not at full fitness, is a reminder of just how dominant he truly is. Recognizing his value and long-term potential, Manchester City moved quickly in January 2025 to secure his future. They extended Haaland’s contract through 2034, making it the longest deal in Premier League history.
Chris Wood
Nottingham Forest's 2024–25 season has been one for the ages. The club sits comfortably in the top half of the table and is now battling for a spot in European competition. Leading this historic charge is Chris Wood, who delivered his best-ever Premier League campaign with 20 goals and three assists in 34 appearances. Week in and week out, he provided a reliable scoring presence that helped carry Forest through crucial stretches of the season. His consistent performances included a memorable hat-trick in a 7-0 victory over Brighton. Wood may not have grabbed headlines like others, but with numbers like these, he deserves recognition as one of the Premier League’s top scorers this season.
As the 2024–25 Premier League season nears its end, the battle among the league's top scorers has been an exciting one. Playing in the best league in the world is never easy, but dominating in it is even harder. Salah, Isak, Haaland, and Wood each brought something unique to this Premier League season. Whether it was Salah’s relentless finishing, Isak’s rise, Haaland’s raw power, or Wood’s unexpected breakout, these four proved they belong among the league’s very best. Don’t be surprised if we see these four leading the charts for years to come.
