Top 3 Portuguese players with most goals in Premier League
In recent years Portuguese players have become a dominant force in the Premier League, leaving their mark on the competition in various ways. Players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes have successfully attracted the masses because of their ability to create magic on the pitch. Their skill, creativity, and leadership qualities have contributed to the league’s reputation as one of the most exciting and competitive in the world. While players like them continue to push the boundaries of football and inspire future generations.
Here’s a list of the top 3 Portuguese players with the most goals in the Premier League.
1: Cristiano Ronaldo (103 goals)
A legendary striker who needs no introduction. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. He has millions of fans worldwide, people are crazy about his unbelievable goals, pace, and agility at this age. His cabinet of trophies is ever-flowing. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, a record three UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He was also the first player to win both Premier League Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards in the 2007-2008 season.
Ronaldo is a player whose influence extends beyond the scoresheet, beyond his phenomenal goals. His work ethic, dedication to maintain his best level of play and winning mentality is an inspiration to teammates and fans globally. He is a player who brings the best out of everyone around him. Every football shirt tells a story, and Ronaldo’s jersey tells the most exciting one. It represents not just a player, but an era in Manchester United’s history, an era of total domination and grit.
2: Bruno Fernandes (54 goals)
Born in Maia, Portugal Fernandes’s journey in the world of football began on the fields of local club Novara. He plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United. Known for his passing ability, creativity, and vision in the game. It’s no wonder he is one of the top goal-scorers in the Premier League. A direct, energetic playmaker who can also set the tempo of the game.
Former players call him someone “who knows how to create chances”, he is patient and capable of manipulating the ball on the pitch. When Fernandes joined Manchester United in January 2020, the club was desperate for some sort of spark. He has been Premier League player of the month on more than one occasion and was also part of the team that won the EFL Cup. His jersey number is as special as him, formerly won by players like David Beckham and Eric Cantona now resides on his shoulders.
3: Diogo Jota (57 goals)
A talented goalscorer who has 50 goals in the Premier League, usually plays as a forward or a left winger for Premier League club Liverpool. A magician with the ball, who made his professional debut at the age of 18. His talent and dedication to the game soon attracted an audience. Wolverhampton Wanderers recognized his potential and brought him to the Premier League in 2018. There he thrived and delivered various electrifying performances.
When Jota joined Liverpool he fitted in with the team like a lost puzzle piece back in place. He was hungry for goals and breezed through defenders. He was a part of the team that won the FA Cup and EFL Cup in 2022. Jota’s impact on the game goes beyond trophies. His trophy cabinet is not overflowing yet but he is at a good age, the world awaits the next chapters of his game.
