Since its inception in 1992, the Premier League has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious and fiercely contested football leagues. Over more than three decades, the competition has been home to a wealth of talent, with many players etching their names into the league’s rich history.
Although players in all positions have shone in the Premier League, strikers and attacking players often receive the most spotlight. Clubs looking to secure European football or challenge for titles typically rely on consistent goal threats. Naturally, goal contributions—scoring and assisting—are key to team success.
Each season, a few standout players elevate their performance to remarkable levels, racking up staggering numbers of goals and assists. So, who are the players with the most combined goal involvements in a single Premier League season?
Criteria for Ranking: This list is based on data from Opta Analyst. In cases of a tie in total goal involvements, players with more goals are ranked higher.
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Top 10 Most Goal Contributions in a Premier League Season
1. Alan Shearer – 47 (34 goals, 13 assists) – 1994/95
A vital part of Blackburn Rovers’ title-winning campaign, Shearer reached a record-setting 47 goal contributions in a 42-game season.
2. Andy Cole – 47 (34 goals, 13 assists) – 1993/94
Cole exploded onto the scene with Newcastle United, matching Shearer’s tally in his debut season in the top flight.
3. Mohamed Salah – 46 (28 goals, 18 assists) – 2024/25
Salah powered Liverpool to the title in Arne Slot’s debut season, producing a phenomenal season with 46 contributions, the most ever in a 38-game season.
4. Erling Haaland – 44 (36 goals, 8 assists) – 2022/23
Haaland broke the Premier League single-season goal record and helped lead Manchester City to a historic treble.
5. Thierry Henry – 44 (24 goals, 20 assists) – 2002/03
Henry remains the only player in Premier League history to hit 20+ goals and 20+ assists in a single campaign.
6. Luis Suarez – 43 (31 goals, 12 assists) – 2013/14
In a nearly title-winning campaign for Liverpool, Suarez was a force of nature, with no penalties among his 31 goals.
7. Mohamed Salah – 42 (32 goals, 10 assists) – 2017/18
In his debut season for Liverpool, Salah set the record for goals in a 38-game campaign, while also creating for teammates.
8. Robin van Persie – 39 (30 goals, 9 assists) – 2011/12
Despite Arsenal’s disappointing season, Van Persie delivered his best individual return before moving to Manchester United.
9. Didier Drogba – 39 (29 goals, 10 assists) – 2009/10
Drogba led Chelsea’s attack in a record-breaking season under Carlo Ancelotti that ended in a league and FA Cup double.
10. Thierry Henry – 39 (25 goals, 14 assists) – 2004/05
Though Arsenal didn’t win the title that season, Henry remained prolific and hit back-to-back hat-tricks in successive games.