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<p dir="ltr">In football, winning is everything. The history of the sport is shaped by its victors, and many fans often reflect on their most treasured memories through the lens of teams and players who claimed victory in crucial matches. The Premier League is a prime example, where the worth of teams, players, and managers is often measured by their latest wins or match-winning goals. So, who among the legends of the game has scored the most match-winning goals?</p>
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<p dir="ltr">According to information from <em>Transfermarkt</em>, the top 20 forwards with the highest number of match-winning goals in Premier League history boast some of the most prominent names in English football. Notably, this list features a considerable number of homegrown talents, with 11 English players included. However, several international stars have also made their mark by scoring pivotal goals.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Unsurprisingly, Alan Shearer holds the record for the most match-winning goals in Premier League history. The legendary striker, representing Blackburn and Newcastle, netted a total of 260 goals in the league, with 68 of them leading directly to victories for his teams. This translates to an impressive average of one match-winning goal every six to seven games, amounting to 26% of his total goals in the Premier League.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Wayne Rooney, another iconic figure in the sport, ranks second. The celebrated forward scored 208 goals during his time with Everton and Manchester United, with 66 of them counted as match-winners. This averages to a match-winning goal every 7.4 games. Frank Lampard and Harry Kane follow in third and fourth place, each with 61 match-winning goals, while Arsenal great Thierry Henry rounds out the top five with 59 in 258 appearances for the North London club.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Interestingly, Cristiano Ronaldo makes an appearance in the top 20 despite his limited time in the Premier League, having played just 236 matches. This is the fewest among the players listed, highlighting his remarkable ability to impact games at Old Trafford, where he scored 39 match-winning goals, averaging one every six games — impressive for a player mainly deployed on the wing.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Current Premier League Players with the Most Match-Winning Goals</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">While the all-time list is largely populated by players with extensive careers in the Premier League, we can focus on current stars to see who among today’s players is making significant contributions to their team’s success. Some familiar faces stand out.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, despite being sixth on the all-time leaderboard, leads among active players with 56 match-winning goals in the Premier League. He outperforms Chelsea's Raheem Sterling, who has 39 match-winning goals across 396 appearances for three different clubs. Surprising many, Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest holds third place with 30 match-winning goals in 270 appearances for four English teams.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">One player to watch closely is Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. In just 104 Premier League matches, he has already scored 27 match-winning goals, giving him an exceptional average of 0.26 match-winning goals per game or one every 3.85 appearances. This rate surpasses that of Salah (0.18) and Ronaldo (0.17), and even eclipses Shearer's (0.15), suggesting that if he maintains his form, Haaland could quickly ascend the rankings and potentially top this list by the end of his career.</p>
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