Top Scorers Premier League 2021/2022
See the complete top scorers for Premier League 2021/2022 with final goals, placements and statistics from the season.
The Premier League season 2021/2022 offered an intense battle for the top scorer title. Here you will find the complete goal statistics for the season, including top scorers, total goal production and how the league developed in terms of goals that year.
| Position | Player & Team | Nationality | Age | Goals | Goals per match | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Son Heung-Min
Tottenham
|
Korea Republic | 33 | 23 | 0.66 | 7.51 |
| 2 |
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool
|
Egypt | 33 | 23 | 0.66 | 7.39 |
| 3 |
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United
|
Portugal | 40 | 18 | 0.60 | 7.26 |
| 4 |
H. Kane
Tottenham
|
England | 32 | 17 | 0.46 | 7.38 |
| 5 |
S. Mané
Liverpool
|
Senegal | 33 | 16 | 0.47 | 7.20 |
| 6 |
K. De Bruyne
Manchester City
|
Belgium | 34 | 15 | 0.50 | 7.78 |
| 7 |
Diogo Jota
Liverpool
|
Portugal | 29 | 15 | 0.43 | 7.03 |
| 8 |
J. Vardy
Leicester
|
England | 38 | 15 | 0.60 | 7.10 |
| 9 |
W. Zaha
Crystal Palace
|
Côte d'Ivoire | 33 | 14 | 0.42 | 6.96 |
| 10 |
R. Sterling
Manchester City
|
England | 31 | 13 | 0.43 | 7.04 |
| 11 |
J. Bowen
West Ham
|
England | 29 | 12 | 0.33 | 7.03 |
| 12 |
J. Maddison
Leicester
|
England | 29 | 12 | 0.34 | 7.30 |
| 13 |
I. Toney
Brentford
|
England | 29 | 12 | 0.36 | 7.34 |
| 14 |
M. Mount
Chelsea
|
England | 26 | 11 | 0.34 | 7.44 |
| 15 |
O. Watkins
Aston Villa
|
England | 30 | 11 | 0.31 | 6.89 |
| 16 |
B. Saka
Arsenal
|
England | 24 | 11 | 0.29 | 6.99 |
| 17 |
T. Pukki
Norwich
|
Finland | 35 | 11 | 0.30 | 6.72 |
| 18 |
Raphinha
Leeds
|
Brazil | 29 | 11 | 0.31 | 6.95 |
| 19 |
R. Mahrez
Manchester City
|
Algeria | 34 | 11 | 0.39 | 7.26 |
| 20 |
M. Antonio
West Ham
|
Jamaica | 35 | 10 | 0.28 | 6.97 |
Statistics from the season 2021/2022
Season's best goalscorer
Son Heung-Min won the top scorer title with 23 goals, placing him among the most effective players that season.
Goal production in Premier League 2021/2022
2021/2022 distinguished itself through goal production that varied between rounds. Some matches were tight while others offered multiple goal chances.
Leading teams' goalscorers
Several of the league's top teams had clear goalscorers who carried the offensive responsibility and played decisive roles in the season's results.
Historical context
The season 2021/2022 was characterised by a high offensive tempo and strong competition between the league's top clubs. Several teams showed stable goal production while the best goalscorers maintained a consistent level throughout the year.
Many matches were decided by individual performances and several new names established themselves at the top of the scorer charts. The season left clear marks in the league's modern history.
In terms of goal production, 2021/2022 differed from both preceding and subsequent seasons, making the top scorer list extra interesting to analyze from a historical perspective.
Related seasons in Premier League
Frequently asked questions about top scorers 2021/2022
Son Heung-Min won the top scorer title in Premier League season 2021/2022 with a total of 23 goals. He played for Tottenham and was the league's most prominent goalscorer that year.
The top scorer winner Son Heung-Min scored 23 goals during the 2021/2022 season, which was enough to take home the top scorer title in Premier League.
Liverpool had the most players (3) among the top 20 goalscorers in Premier League season 2021/2022.
Apart from the winner Son Heung-Min, Mohamed Salah (23 goals) and Cristiano Ronaldo (18 goals) were the closest challengers in the battle for the top scorer title.