The Premier League is widely regarded as the most competitive football league in the world—home to elite teams, world-class players and relentless competition.
As such, finishing as the league’s top scorer and claiming the prestigious Golden Boot is no easy feat.
Since the Premier League’s inception in 1992, no fewer than 26 different players have won the award—some just once, others multiple times. Some topped the charts with modest tallies, while a few produced truly record-breaking goal hauls.
But who holds the record for the most goals in a single Premier League season, and who else has come close?
Let’s take a look.






