Newest Member of the Premier League 100 Club
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Erling Haaland has spent the last three and a half seasons shattering Premier League records, and his latest achievement is among the most impressive. The Manchester City striker has become the fastest player ever to reach 100 Premier League goals, surpassing Alan Shearer’s long-standing record and elevating the definition of “prolific” in the English top tier. Shearer reached his century in 124 matches, while Haaland achieved this milestone in just 111 games with his recent goal against Fulham. He is now just the 35th player to join the Premier League 100 club, but who else reached this feat in the fewest appearances?
As previously mentioned, Haaland and Shearer occupy the first and second spots respectively, with a noticeable gap to the others. Former Tottenham striker Harry Kane ranks third, entering the Premier League 100 club after 141 games. In fourth place is Argentine forward Sergio Agüero, who required 147 matches to score 100 goals. Arsenal legend Thierry Henry follows, achieving this milestone in 160 games, putting him in fifth.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah ranks sixth, reaching 100 Premier League goals in 162 games. Seventh is former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, who accomplished the feat in 173 games. Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is eighth, bringing up his century in 175 matches. Ninth place goes to former Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand, who took 178 games to reach the landmark, while former Manchester United striker Andy Cole rounds out the top 10, having scored 100 goals in 185 appearances.
