Top five players with most goals in first 50 Premier League starts

Published at :February 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Modified at :February 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM

These stars’ goals have brightened up the English top-flight

Throughout the history of the Premier League, many legends of the game have graced it with their goals. Legends like Alan Shearer, who holds the record number of goals in the league, have dominated the league for many years. With the fastest 50 Premier League goals, Erling Haaland is the latest rising star to make a name for himself in the Premier League.

The Premier League itself is a tough league where many players have failed to live up to their name. However, many players have graced the league by entertaining the fans with their goal-scoring abilities. The likes of Fernando Torres and Mohamed Salah are among the legends who have graced the league with their goal-scoring instincts.

Let’s take a look at the five players with the most goals in their first 50 Premier League starts:

5. Mohamed Salah (36 goals)

Burnley vs Liverpool Mohamed Salah Premier League — **Mohamed Salah scored 36 goals in his first 50 Premier League appearances (Courtesy: Liverpool)**

After an impressive season with Roma, Liverpool forked out a huge sum to bring Salah back to the Premier League where he became an instant hit scoring 36 goals in his first 50 appearances. Currently, he is the all time leading scorer for Liverpool and has helped the Reds win many prestigious titles.

His ability to score important goals made Liverpool one of the best sides in the league. As he continues to play at the highest level, he continues to mesmerize the world with his goal-scoring skills.

4. Fernando Torres (36 goals)

In his first 50 appearances for Liverpool, the Spanish international scored 36 goals. Torres was an incredible player at that time, with his quick movements and clinical finishing giving opposition defenders nightmares. In his prime Liverpool days, he was destined to become one of the greatest players in the game. After a successful stint at Liverpool, he moved to Chelsea where he failed to make a mark.

3. Andy Cole (41 goals)

One of the greatest players to grace the Premier League, Andy Cole was best known for his goal-scoring exploits. He was a beast inside the box, scoring 41 goals for Newcastle United in his first 50 starts. As a striker for Newcastle, he was one of the biggest players in the league. In his time with the Magpies, he led the team to many memorable victories. The striker will always be remembered for his incredible ability to score goals.

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2. Alan Shearer (45 goals)

The Premier League’s record goal scorer with 260 goals, he made his debut for Blackburn Rovers scoring on his debut. Known for his stints with Blackburn and Newcastle United, he was an absolute pleasure to watch. During his time as a player, he won several individual awards, including being one of the finest strikers in the league.

He became the first player to score 45 goals in his first 50 league starts. His scoring prowess made him a complete striker who made scoring look so easy.

1. Erling Haaland (51 goals)

A top European scorer with Dortmund, the Norwegian rose to stardom and caught the attention of Manchester City as he performed well. With the help of his quick goals in his first fifty Premier League matches, he has broken the record of all-time Premier League great Alan Shearer by becoming the fastest player to score 51 goals in his first 50 matches.

Manchester City have ended their long wait for the UCL to become a reality as a result of his efforts. In addition to his poaching instinct in the box, he is also known for his clinical finishing ability.

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