Premier League Top Scorers 2025-26: Haaland Leads the Race for the Golden Boot

As of January 2, 2026, the battle for the Premier League Golden Boot is intensifying, with Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago, and other formidable forwards in contention. Despite experiencing a brief scoring slump—going three consecutive matches without a goal—Haaland remains the overwhelming favorite to secure the prestigious award for a fourth time, having already claimed it twice in his first three seasons at Manchester City.

In contrast, Mohamed Salah, last season’s top scorer and crucial to Liverpool’s title victory, has had a slower start this season and will face challenges due to his upcoming absence for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This complicates his efforts to retain the Golden Boot, as he must now overcome significant obstacles.

Currently, Haaland appears to be the safest bet in the Premier League. However, the looming question remains: who can challenge him effectively for the top scorer title? The current season promises to be an exciting spectacle, featuring numerous star forwards eager to carve their names into the annals of English football history.

### Premier League Top Scorers 2025-26 (as of January 2, 2026)

| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|——|———————–|————|——-|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Man City | 19 |
| 2 | Igor Thiago | Brentford | 11 |
| 3 | Antoine Semenyo | Bournemouth | 9 |
| 4 | Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool | 8 |
| 4 | Danny Welbeck | Brighton | 8 |
| 4 | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace | 8 |
| 4 | Dominic Calvert-Lewin | Leeds | 8 |
| 8 | Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa| 7 |
| 8 | Nick Woltemade | Newcastle | 7 |
| 8 | Phil Foden | Man City | 7 |
| 8 | Richarlison | Tottenham | 7 |

Last season, Mohamed Salah led the competition decisively, winning his fourth Golden Boot and equaling Thierry Henry’s record for the most in Premier League history. This followed Erling Haaland’s impressive performance in securing back-to-back scoring titles, even after facing a month on the sidelines. Despite scoring 27 goals in the 2023-24 season, he fell short of his record-setting total from the historic 2022-23 campaign.