Which player stands out for each letter in the Premier League?
From Sergio Agüero to Wilfried Zaha, the Premier League’s storied history resembles an alphabetical list of prolific goal scorers — each letter representing a name, a memorable cheer, and a goal that still resonates in football’s collective memory. Over three decades of thrilling action have produced both legendary figures and cult favorites. But what does it look like when you arrange them from A to Z, showcasing the highest-scoring players whose surnames start with each letter?
The result is a gallery that showcases generations of talent: from the Argentine maestro who dazzled at the Etihad to the homegrown legends who made their mark on muddy pitches, as well as the overseas stars who transformed English football with their finishing skills. Here’s the A-Z of Premier League goalscorers — a tribute to the cool finishers, powerful volleys, and last-minute winners that have left an indelible mark on English football history.
A to Z: Top Premier League Goalscorers for Each Letter
Sergio Agüero – Manchester City
Darren Bent – Ipswich/Charlton/Tottenham/Sunderland/Aston Villa/Fulham
Andy Cole – Newcastle/Manchester United/Blackburn/Fulham/Manchester City/Portsmouth/Sunderland
Jermain Defoe – West Ham/Tottenham/Portsmouth/Sunderland/Bournemouth
Jason Euell – Charlton/Middlesbrough/Blackpool
Robbie Fowler – Liverpool/Leeds/Manchester City/Blackburn
Steven Gerrard – Liverpool
Thierry Henry – Arsenal
Danny Ings – Burnley/Liverpool/Southampton/Aston Villa/West Ham
Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City/Arsenal
Harry Kane – Tottenham
Frank Lampard – West Ham/Chelsea/Manchester City
Sadio Mané – Southampton/Liverpool
Kevin Nolan – Bolton/Newcastle/West Ham
Michael Owen – Liverpool/Newcastle/Manchester United/Stoke
Kevin Phillips – Sunderland/Southampton/Aston Villa/Birmingham/Crystal Palace
Niall Quinn – Manchester City/Sunderland
Wayne Rooney – Everton/Manchester United
Alan Shearer – Southampton/Blackburn/Newcastle
Fernando Torres – Liverpool/Chelsea
David Unsworth – Everton/West Ham/Portsmouth/Sheffield United/Wigan
Jamie Vardy – Leicester City
Ian Wright – Crystal Palace/Arsenal/West Ham
Granit Xhaka – Arsenal/Sunderland
Dwight Yorke – Aston Villa/Manchester United/Blackburn/Birmingham/Sunderland
Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace/Manchester United/Cardiff
