MANCHESTER — Erling Haaland has once again dominated the Premier League scoring charts, claiming the 2025/26 Golden Boot with a tally of 27 goals. This marks the third time in four seasons that the Manchester City striker has finished as the league’s top marksman, further cementing his legacy as one of the most clinical finishers in the history of the competition.

A Dominant Campaign

Haaland’s 27 goal return saw him finish comfortably clear of his closest rival, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, who ended the campaign with 19 goals. His consistency has been the hallmark of his time in England; since arriving at Manchester City, he has reached an incredible milestone of 112 goals in just 132 Premier League appearances.

His rapid ascent was underscored this season when he became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, achieving the milestone in just 111 appearances shattering the previous record held by Alan Shearer by 13 games.

Premier League 2025/26 Golden Boot Standings (Top Scorers)

Historic Context

With this third award, Haaland now moves into elite company. He is tied with legends Alan Shearer and Harry Kane for the number of Golden Boots won. He currently trails only Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah, who each claimed the prize four times. Given his current trajectory and dominance, Haaland is well-positioned to challenge that all-time record in the coming seasons.