The Premier League has seen many Brazilian players make their mark by scoring goals. In this article, we’ll look at the Brazilians who have scored the most goals in the history of the league. Let’s see who leads the pack.
Here’s a detailed look at the top ten Brazilian goal scorers in Premier League history, with their debut years, clubs, current clubs, and their best goal-scoring seasons.
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1. Roberto Firmino – 82 goals:
Firmino debuted in the Premier League with Liverpool in 2015 after transferring from Hoffenheim. Known for his technical skill and work rate, his best scoring season was 2017/2018 when he netted 15 league goals. He currently plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
2. Gabriel Jesus – 73 goals:
Jesus made his Premier League entry with Manchester City in 2017, coming from Palmeiras. He hit his highest goal tally in the 2019/2020 season with 14 goals. Jesus is currently at Arsenal.
3. Richarlison – 60 goals:
Starting his Premier League career at Watford in 2017 before moving to Everton and then Tottenham Hotspur, Richarlison’s most prolific season was with Everton in 2019/2020, scoring 13 goals.
4. Willian – 47 goals:
Willian signed for Chelsea in 2013 from Anzhi Makhachkala, later playing for Arsenal and Fulham. His top scoring season was 2016/2017 with 8 goals.
5. Philippe Coutinho – 47 goals:
Coutinho began his Premier League career at Liverpool in 2013, having arrived from Inter Milan. His top scoring season was 2016/2017, where he scored 13 goals. He returned to the Premier League with Aston Villa, on loan from Barcelona. Currently he is on loan to Vasco da Gama.
6. Gabriel Martinelli – 32 goals:
Martinelli joined Arsenal in 2019 from Ituano. His ongoing development suggests his best seasons may still be ahead of him.
7. Juninho Paulista – 29 goals:
Juninho first came to Middlesbrough in 1995 from São Paulo FC. Known for his playmaking and scoring, he played a crucial role in Middlesbrough’s attack until 1997 and returned for two more stints.
8. Oscar – 21 goals:
Oscar signed with Chelsea in 2012, coming from Internacional. His best season was 2014/2015 with 6 goals. He later moved to Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League.
9. Lucas Moura – 20 goals:
Lucas joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2018 from Paris Saint-Germain. His memorable performances include a hat-trick in the 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, though his highest Premier League season goal tally came in the following seasons.
10. Fernandinho – 20 goals:
Fernandinho was part of Manchester City’s squad from 2013 until 2022, arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk. He was essential in multiple title-winning seasons under Pep Guardiola.
