As the 2024/25 Premier League season reaches its midway point, the battle for both the title and survival intensifies for the Golden Boot.
In addition to the championship, there is fierce competition for the individual award of being the Premier League’s best scorer this season.
There are a number of additional contenders, including some surprising names, in addition to two-time champion Erling Haaland and current leader Mohamed Salah. Along with Alexander Isak, Bryan Mbeumo, Cole Palmer, and others.
Last season’s Premier League Golden Boot winner
Source: The Guardian
For the 2023–24 season, Erling Haaland took home the Premier League Golden Boot, earning the coveted honor for the second year in a row.
Haaland showed off his extraordinary goal-scoring ability while playing for Manchester City, ending the season with an outstanding 27 goals.
This accomplishment comes after his incredible 2022–2023 season, in which he scored an incredible 36 goals, smashing the Premier League’s previous single-season goal record.
Haaland’s status as one of the most deadly strikers in contemporary football has been cemented by his steady play over the past two seasons.
2024/25 leading top scorers of the Premier League
As of January 8, 2025, the Premier League Golden Boot race is tightly contested.
Mohamed Salah leads with 18 goals, showcasing his consistency.
Erling Haaland follows closely with 16 goals, continuing his strong form.
Alexander Isak, Bryan Mbeumo, and Cole Palmer each have 13 goals, making them strong contenders.
Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest comes next with 12 goals, making a substantial contribution to his team’s offensive strength.
Other noteworthy players are Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea, who has nine goals, and Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Yoane Wissa of Brentford, both of whom have ten goals.
Who has won most of the Golden Boots in the Premier League?
Source: BBC
Thierry Henry has won the most Premier League Golden Boots with his remarkable journey within Arsenal. He won the Golden Boots 4 times during the Premier League.
He claimed the awards in the following seasons:
- 2001/02 – 24 goals
- 2003/04 – 30 goals
- 2004/05 – 25 goals
- 2005/06 – 27 goals
Henry’s consistency and dominance in front of goal cemented his reputation as one of the Premier League’s best.
Other noteworthy multiple-time winners include Harry Kane, who won three Golden Boots in a row (2015/16, 2016/17, 2020/21) .
Mohamed Salah won three Golden Boots (2017/18, 2018/19, 2021/22), as did Alan Shearer (1994/95, 1995/96, 1996/97).
These players have made a lasting impression on English football by continuously showcasing their extraordinary scoring ability.
