The 2024/25 Premier League season was a thrilling showcase of goal-scoring prowess, with strikers lighting up the English top flight with clinical finishing, relentless work rate, and moments of pure brilliance. From established superstars to surprising breakout performers, the race for the Golden Boot was fiercely competitive.
Using a combination of statistical analysis, including goals scored, assists, conversion rates, and overall impact, we’ve ranked the top five strikers who defined the 2024/25 campaign.
1. Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah once again proved why he’s one of the Premier League’s all-time greats, clinching his fourth Golden Boot and tying Thierry Henry’s record for the most in the competition’s history. The Egyptian talisman was the heartbeat of Liverpool’s title-winning campaign under Arne Slot, combining lethal finishing with creative playmaking.
Salah’s 29 goals and 17 assists made him the league’s most productive player, leading both the scoring and assist charts. His ability to deliver in clutch moments, such as his brace against Tottenham in December 2024, propelled him to fourth on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list. Salah’s 217 passes into dangerous positions and 344 penalty area possessions underlined his constant threat, earning him the top spot as the Premier League’s best striker in 2024/25.
2. Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak emerged as one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards, leading Newcastle’s charge toward Champions League qualification. The Swedish striker’s 23 goals placed him second in the Golden Boot race, with a remarkable 19 goals since December showcasing his blistering form.
Isak’s graceful movement, powerful right foot, and clinical finishing overwhelmed defenders, while his 0.79 goals per 90 minutes ranked among the league’s best. His standout performances, including a goal in the Carabao Cup final, helped Newcastle end their trophy drought. Isak’s 199 penalty area possessions, second only to Salah, highlighted his constant danger in the final third.
3. Erling Haaland
Despite Manchester City’s uncharacteristically inconsistent season, Erling Haaland remained a goal-scoring machine. The Norwegian’s 21 goals in 30 appearances kept him in the Golden Boot conversation, though a mid-season injury halted his early record-breaking pace as the fastest player to reach 10 goals in a Premier League season.
Haaland’s 0.73 goals per 90 minutes and 56.31% shot accuracy ranked him among the elite, while his 0.64 non-penalty expected goals (xG) per 90 minutes led all strikers. His physicality and predatory instincts continued to torment defenses, even as City struggled to secure a top-four finish.
4. Chris Wood
Chris Wood enjoyed a career-best season, becoming Nottingham Forest’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with 20 goals. The New Zealand international’s physicality and clinical finishing were pivotal in Forest’s surprising push for European football. Wood’s 26.2% conversion rate was the highest among Premier League strikers, and his 0.64 goals per 90 minutes placed him in the 80th-95th percentile.
His October 2024 EA SPORTS Player of the Month award reflected his consistent impact, with standout performances against top sides. Wood’s 53.97% shot accuracy and ability to outperform his 0.34 non-penalty xG made him a revelation.
5. Yoane Wissa
Yoane Wissa emerged as Brentford’s standout striker in a season where the Bees boasted three double-digit goalscorers. The DR Congo international’s 19 goals and four assists were crucial in Brentford’s push for European qualification, with his partnership with Bryan Mbeumo proving devastating.
Wissa’s 0.59 goals per 90 minutes and 21.18% conversion rate were impressive, while his low dispossession rate (0.95 times per 90 minutes) highlighted his efficiency. Often overlooked, Wissa’s ability to deliver in big moments, including goals against top sides, earned him a spot among the elite.