Haaland Back in Control After Late-Season Surge
The race for the 2025/26 Premier League Golden Boot is heating up, with Erling Haaland leading the charge once again. The Manchester City striker has edged clear at the top of the scoring charts following a strong late-season resurgence.
Despite experiencing a dip in form during the winter months, Haaland has rediscovered his scoring touch at a crucial stage of the campaign. His recent goals in key matches have not only boosted his tally but also strengthened his grip on the Golden Boot race.
Brentford forward Igor Thiago has emerged as his closest challenger, while others like Antoine Semenyo and João Pedro remain in contention but face an uphill task to catch the Norwegian.
Updated Premier League Top Scorers (2025/26)
- Erling Haaland (Man City) — 24 goals (7 assists)
- Igor Thiago (Brentford) — 21 goals (1 assist)
- Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth/Man City) — 15 goals (4 assists)
- João Pedro (Chelsea) — 14 goals (5 assists)
- Danny Welbeck (Brighton) — 13 goals (0 assists)
= Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) — 13 goals (3 assists) - Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United) — 12 goals (1 assist)
= Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) — 12 goals (0 assists) - Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) — 11 goals (4 assists)
= Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) — 11 goals (2 assists)
= Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) — 11 goals (0 assists)
With just a few fixtures remaining, Haaland holds a three-goal advantage, putting him in a strong position to secure another Golden Boot title.
How the Golden Boot Is Decided
The Premier League Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals in a single season. If players finish level on goals, assists are used as the first tiebreaker, followed by minutes per goal.
This means consistency and efficiency both play a major role in determining the final winner.
Golden Boot History and Records
The Golden Boot has produced some legendary winners over the years. Thierry Henry remains one of the competition’s most dominant figures, winning the award four times.
Meanwhile, Haaland himself set a new Premier League record with 36 goals in the 2022/23 season, surpassing the previous record held by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole.
Last season, Mohamed Salah claimed the Golden Boot with 29 goals, but he has been unable to replicate that form this campaign.
Recent Golden Boot Winners
- 2024/25 — Mohamed Salah (29 goals)
- 2023/24 — Erling Haaland (27 goals)
- 2022/23 — Erling Haaland (36 goals)
- 2021/22 — Mohamed Salah / Son Heung-min (23 goals)
- 2020/21 — Harry Kane (23 goals)
As the season approaches its conclusion, all eyes remain on Haaland to see if he can finish strong and add another Golden Boot to his growing list of achievements.