10 Premier League Strikers Who Scored More Goals Than You Ever Realised!

Premier League Goal Machines You Didn’t See Coming

When you think of elite Premier League goalscorers, names like Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, and Sergio Agüero dominate the headlines. But lurking behind the spotlight are a group of forwards who—despite flying under the radar—have racked up seriously impressive goal tallies.

Clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest have all had attackers who may not have had the fanfare, but definitely had the final touch. Here’s a look at ten forwards from the Premier League era (2014-2025) who deserve more recognition for their finishing feats.

🔥 Chris Wood – The Classic Target Man Who Quietly Outscored Stars

Often dismissed as a ‘route one’ striker, Chris Wood has silenced his critics with a quietly phenomenal Premier League record.

The New Zealander has scored 88 goals for Burnley, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest – a tally better than the likes of Erling Haaland, Roberto Firmino, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Now enjoying a standout 2024-25 season with Forest, Wood proves there’s still a place for old-school centre-forwards in the modern game.

🧠 Willian – From Chelsea Workhorse to Brazilian Record Holder

Underappreciated at Chelsea and dismissed too quickly at Arsenal, Willian is the most capped Brazilian in Premier League history.

Across Chelsea, Arsenal, and now Fulham, he has scored 43 goals while consistently being valued by managers for his work ethic, positioning, and tactical intelligence.

His contributions may not have always made the headlines, but his longevity and consistency speak volumes.

🧱 Tomas Soucek – West Ham’s Set-Piece Warrior

Often typecast as a box-to-box midfielder, Soucek showed his true attacking value in the 2020-21 season, scoring 10 times and helping West Ham secure an unexpected sixth-place finish.

With 35 goals to his name, many of them game-winners, Soucek remains one of the league’s most valuable aerial threats and an unsung hero at the heart of West Ham’s midfield.

🎯 Neal Maupay – Troll or Talented? Maybe Both.

Known for his fiery antics and a rough spell at Everton, Neal Maupay actually boasts a decent record—33 goals in 158 Premier League appearances.

Most of his contributions came at Brighton and Brentford, where his pressing and off-the-ball movement created space for teammates and opened up opportunities. Not flashy, but effective.

⚡ Joshua King – Deadly Through the Middle

A tally of 53 goals in 193 appearances might not sound exceptional—until you dig deeper.

Joshua King scored 43 of those while playing as a central striker. His 2016-17 season with Bournemouth saw him net 16 goals, 13 of which came in 26 games when played in his preferred position.

His sharp decline following the arrival of Jermain Defoe (which pushed him to a wider role) only reinforces how positional deployment can make or break a player’s output.

👀 Ayoze Perez – The Silent Contributor

Ayoze Perez never felt like a lethal forward, but he quietly bagged 45 goals for Newcastle and Leicester.

While his style never screamed “match-winner,” he always found ways to contribute. In fact, he was selected for Spain’s Euro 2024-winning squad—proof of his enduring impact, even if fans can’t quite recall his goals.

🔄 Jordan Ayew – The Relentless Runner with Better Stats Than You’d Guess

The Ghanaian forward has become a fixture at Crystal Palace, known more for his engine than his end product.

But with 42 Premier League goals, Ayew has outscored high-profile stars like Kai Havertz, Jack Grealish, and even Mesut Ozil. While he may not be prolific, he’s undeniably persistent.

🪨 Salomon Rondon – Benitez’s Battering Ram

Few strikers were more respected by teammates than Salomon Rondon.

Built like a tank but with a striker’s brain, Rondon scored 36 Premier League goals across stints at West Brom, Newcastle, and Everton. His 11-goal haul under Rafa Benitez at Newcastle was perhaps the finest example of a manager playing to a player’s strengths.

🚑 Charlie Austin – The Injury-Plagued Finisher

Charlie Austin had all the makings of a Premier League poacher—he just couldn’t stay fit.

He still managed to score 34 goals, with 18 coming in the 2014-15 season alone as he nearly kept QPR up single-handedly. His spells at Burnley and Southampton added to his total, proving what could have been a stellar top-flight career had injuries not intervened.