Top six quickest players to reach 100 Premier League goal contributions

Two on the list greatly contributed to Manchester City.

In football, nothing holds more value than goals. They are the heartbeat of the beautiful game. that pulse that fuels its drama and chaos. Without them, the Premier League storylines would fall flat, leaving scriptwriters grasping for inspiration. This is why clubs spend hundreds of millions each time in the relentless pursuit of a prolific goalscorer.

Strikers make it look easy, but scoring goals is actually the most difficult job in the game. Hence why the best centre forwards command such outrageous transfer fees most of the time. Scoring goals and providing assists in the Premier League is a difficult task in itself, but throughout its rich history, the top flight of English football has seen some amazing attacking talent. Some took time to adjust themselves to the playstyle and intensity of the league, but others just started scoring goals like it was second nature to them.

Today we will take a look at the six fastest players to reach 100 Premier League goal contributions. This list will feature some of the greatest attacking players of all time, and it will be interesting to see who is sitting on the top spot:

6. Thierry Henry – 121 PL games

The Frenchman is one such player who has tons of records to his name. Some say he is the best player who has graced the Premier League whereas some say he is one of the best strikers of his generation. Henry was a complete forward who possessed excellent finishing along with tear-away pace and a moment of magic.

Henry only took 121 matches to reach 100 goal contributions in the Premier League. He was known for the spectacular and always had that knack of scoring goals from nothing. Even though he never won the prestigious Ballon d’Or, his legacy is still among the best in the world.

5. Sergio Aguero – 118 PL games

The Argentinian is not only a Manchester City legend but also a Premier League legend, who created and broke many records during his time in England. Aguero was destined for greatness from the very start. He made a name for himself in the Premier League.

It took him 118 games to reach 100 goals contributions. Due to his consistent performance, he was always a key player for his club and national team. He played a key role in Manchester City’s success and helped the club win many trophies. He lit the ground running whenever he was on the pitch.

4. Mohamed Salah – 116 PL games

Over the years, the Premier League has been blessed to witness plenty of top quality wingers. Mohamed Salah will surely make it to the list, given how fabulous he has been with Liverpool ever since he joined them in the 2017-2018 season. The Egyptian King failed with Chelsea but somehow under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp managed to get success and deliver results season after season.

Since arriving at the Anfield, Salah has taken the league by storm with some breathtaking performances in front of goal. He took 116 games to make 100 goal contributions in the Premier League.

3. Eric Cantona – 116 PL games

Cantona was and still is one of the greatest signings of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Cantona was quite a physical presence on the pitch going up and down continuously, assisting in defense as well as scoring goals. The Frenchman finished his career with the Red Devils in 1997.

He remains the greatest Frenchman to play for Manchester United. He was duly awarded for his contributions at Old Trafford when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in English football back in 2002. It took him 116 games to make 100 goal contributions in the top division.

2. Alan Shearer – 100 PL games

The Newcastle United legend had established himself among the most prolific goalscorers of all time because of his incredible movement and positioning in the opposition box. He had a natural goal-scoring instinct which helped him in getting his name on the scoresheet consistently. It was no surprise that the prolific center forward continued to perform season after season in the top division. He was a big pain for defenders as he was very difficult to stop.

1. Erling Haaland – 94 PL games

Haaland has become one of the most feared strikers in the world in a short time. After joining Manchester City from Dortmund, he quickly set new scoring records, including becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals in Premier League history. The Norwegian stands out with his ideal height, accurate finishing ability and outstanding physical strength.

These qualities have helped him easily overwhelm defenders and become one of the most feared strikers in the world. His combinations of speed, strength and technique make him a great threat in all situations. At City, he continues to be a key player for Guardiola who is contributing greatly to the team’s success.

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