Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool winger, has matched Frank Lampard’s record with his 279th goal in the Premier League. This achievement came during Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. Salah now shares the third spot in the all-time goal contributions list, trailing only Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.
Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool winger, has matched Frank Lampard’s record with his 279th goal in the Premier League, achieved during Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. Currently, the Egyptian international shares the third position with Lampard on the all-time goal contributions list in the Premier League. Salah and Lampard are behind Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer in the rankings.
The ranking of players based on historical goal contributions in the Premier League is as follows:
1- Alan Shearer – 324 (260 goals, 64 assists)
2- Wayne Rooney – 311 (208 goals, 103 assists)
3- Frank Lampard – 279 (177 goals, 102 assists)
4- Mohamed Salah – 279 (190 goals, 89 assists)
5- Ryan Giggs – 271 (109 goals, 162 assists)
The Premier League, established in 1992, has seen numerous legendary players leave their mark, with goal-scoring records being a significant aspect of its history. Alan Shearer holds the record for the most goals scored, while players like Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard have also made substantial contributions, shaping the league’s competitive landscape. Mohamed Salah’s recent achievement highlights the ongoing evolution of goal-scoring in the Premier League, as new talents emerge to challenge long-standing records.
