As the 2024-25 Premier League season progresses, the race for the coveted Golden Boot is heating up, with some of the league’s top forwards battling it out for the title of the competition’s highest goal scorer. Let’s take a look at the sharp-shooting players who are leading the charge.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool currently holds the top spot with an impressive 21 goals. Salah has continued to be one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League, known for his ability to find the back of the net in crucial moments. His pace, skill, and lethal finishing make him a constant threat to opposition defenses, and he remains a key player for Liverpool as they look to maintain their push for European qualification.
In second place, two players are tied with 21 goals: Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Alexander Isak of Newcastle. Haaland, who has been a revelation since joining Manchester City, is known for his physicality, exceptional positioning, and clinical finishing. His ability to score in a variety of ways has made him one of the most dangerous forwards in the league. Isak, on the other hand, has shown excellent form for Newcastle, demonstrating a blend of technical ability and intelligent movement. His sharpness in the box has made him one of the league’s standout strikers.
Just behind the top trio is Chris Wood, who has surprised many with his goal-scoring form for Nottingham Forest. Wood, with 19 goals, has been a key player in Forest’s attack, providing the team with the clinical edge they need in front of goal. His physical presence and ability to hold up the ball have been crucial to his team’s attacking play.
Bryan Mbeumo, representing Brentford, has also been in fantastic form, scoring 18 goals so far this season. Mbeumo’s versatility and pace have allowed him to thrive in Brentford’s counter-attacking style, making him a constant threat on the break.
Yoane Wissa, also from Brentford, has netted 16 goals, continuing to build on his reputation as a consistent and dynamic forward. Wissa’s link-up play and eye for goal make him a valuable asset for the Bees, and he has become one of the top goal scorers of the season.
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is another player in the hunt, with 15 goals. Watkins has been key to Villa’s attacking success, showing off his impressive movement and finishing ability, particularly in the box. His energy and work rate also make him a constant threat throughout matches.
The race continues with several other notable players in contention. Matheus Cunha of Wolves and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer are both tied with 14 goals, while Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace has scored 13. The next tier features players such as Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Liam Delap of Ipswich, and Jørgen Strand Larsen of Wolves, who all have 12 goals.
Other players like Luis Díaz (Liverpool), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), and Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) have been key contributors for their respective teams, each with 11 goals. There is also a significant group with 10 goals, including João Pedro (Brighton), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), and Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea), among others.
As we move further into the season, the battle for the Golden Boot promises to be thrilling, with multiple players vying for the top scorer spot. With so many dynamic forwards in the league, it’s clear that the competition for the Premier League’s highest individual honor will be intense right until the final matchday.
- 27Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- 21Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
- 19Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- 18Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
- 16Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
- 15Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 14Matheus Cunha (Wolves), Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- 13Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 12Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Liam Delap (Ipswich), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)
- 11Luis Díaz (Liverpool), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)
- 10Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), João Pedro (Brighton)
- 9Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Evanilson (Bournemouth), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea), James Maddison (Tottenham), Harvey Barnes (Newcastle), Danny Welbeck (Brighton), Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
