Top three defenders with most Premier League goals in 2024

Centre-backs have stepped in for their side when forwards have failed to score.

It may appear that defenders “constantly” score in major matches, but this is more likely an assumption that arises when a defender manages to score in a crucial match, it stands out as their main responsibility is to stop goals, making it an unforgettable event. In actuality, top defenders typically make intelligent contributions to the attack, developing opportunities for goals in critical contests when the opportunity arises, particularly from set pieces where their aerial skill is often powerful.

Below, we look at the three defenders who are currently leading the Premier League in scoring charts as defenders in 2024.

3. Fabian Schär (6 goals)

Fabian Schär of Switzerland, plays centre defence for Newcastle United in the Premier League. He is renowned for his long shots and strong free kicks. Schär is a vital member of Eddie Howe’s team, a strong defensive player with a knack for both goal-scoring and passing. With six goals in 2024, he is the Magpies’ top goal scorer and the league’s second-highest scorer overall as a centre-back.

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2. Gabriel Magalhães (6 goals)

Gabriel Magalhães is regarded as Arsenal’s best-scoring defender because he regularly scores goals from set pieces, especially headers. He is a formidable attacking danger from the centre-back position and frequently outscored other Premier League defenders by means of goals from dead-ball instances. He has scored six goals for the Gunners this year. His role in Arsenal’s set-piece routines is crucial has been crucial this term given Mikel Arteta’s side’s goals have come from set-pieces this campaign.

1. Josko Gvardiol (8 goals)

When Gvardiol joined Manchester City last summer for £78 million ($99.5 million), he was under a different kind of strain, making him one of the most costly defenders ever. Due to their similar last names, the defender has frequently been reminded of Pep Guardiola, the coach he joined City to work under. Gvardiol has shown great abilities for his quick adaptation to the team.

In the Premier League, the left-back found his shooting foot as Gvardiol has more Premier League goals this year than any other defender in the league with eight goals.

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