Top 5 Everton players with most Premier League goals

Everton are one of the most storied and respected clubs in English football. While they have never lifted the Premier League trophy, the Toffees have consistently delivered unforgettable moments, thrilling matches, and iconic players throughout the last three decades.

Despite not having a single player reach the elusive 100-goal mark in the Premier League era, several individuals have left a lasting impact with their goal-scoring prowess. These players may not top the league’s all-time charts, but they are forever etched into Everton’s rich history for their invaluable contributions.

From dramatic Merseyside derbies to unforgettable late winners, Everton’s journey through the Premier League has been defined by passion, loyalty, and resilience—values reflected in the players who have proudly worn the royal blue and found the back of the net time and time again.

Exploring the club’s top scorers in the Premier League not only highlights their importance to Everton’s modern legacy but also offers a glimpse into the heroes who have kept the blue half of Merseyside dreaming season after season.

Top Everton Goal Scorers in Premier League History

5. Kevin Campbell – 45 PL goals

Kevin Campbell of Everton celebrates his 4th-minute goal during the FA Premier League Merseyside derby at Anfield, where Everton secured a 1-0 victory. This win was significant, as Everton hadn’t beaten Liverpool away in the league for 22 years until 2021. Their previous away triumph came thanks to Campbell’s goal in September 1999, marking a brilliant start to his Everton career.

Campbell joined Everton on loan from Trabzonspor in March 1999 and almost single-handedly kept them in the top flight by scoring nine goals in the final eight games. His move was soon made permanent, and he became a key player, regularly finishing as the club’s top scorer in the early 2000s, twice hitting double figures in the league, and even captaining the team.

4. Tim Cahill - 56 PL goals

Tim Cahill, who represented Everton for eight seasons from 2004–05 to 2011–12, remains one of the club’s most beloved players in recent history. The Australian was renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, particularly with his head, combined with unwavering dependability, relentless work ethic, and rugged toughness. His popularity only grew stronger despite frequently finding the net against Everton’s fierce rivals, Liverpool.

At one remarkable stretch, Cahill scored nine consecutive goals with his head, cementing his reputation as one of the Premier League’s most formidable headers of the ball—especially impressive given his relatively modest height. This aerial prowess transformed him into a versatile asset, capable of playing as both an auxiliary centre forward and an attacking midfielder.

3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 57 PL goals

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, once seen gracing fashion shoots almost as often as football pitches, rose to prominence with two standout seasons for Everton—scoring 13 goals in 2019–20 and 16 in 2020–21. The latter campaign began with a remarkable run of goals in five consecutive Premier League matches, sparking hopes that he might become England's next great number nine. 

However, a series of recurring injuries in subsequent seasons disrupted his form and hampered his goal-scoring consistency. Despite these setbacks, Calvert-Lewin remains one of Everton’s top Premier League scorers, a testament to the impact he made during his peak.

2. Duncan Ferguson - 60 PL goals

He won the FA Cup, scored in double figures in two separate seasons, and made history by becoming the first player to score a hat-trick of headers during his first spell with the team (1994–1995)—a period marked by both highs and lows.

Upon his return to Everton in 2000, Ferguson evolved into a powerful presence up front, often serving as a battering ram against opposition defences. One of his most iconic moments came in 2005, when he scored a memorable winner against Manchester United.

Feared by defenders across the league, Ferguson’s uncompromising style only deepened the affection Everton fans had for him. To this day, he remains the highest-scoring Scottish player in Premier League history.

1. Romelu Lukaku - 68 PL goals

Despite being one of the most frequently criticized players of his generation, Romelu Lukaku's impact on Merseyside is undeniable. Between the 2013–14 and 2016–17 seasons, the Belgian striker netted 68 goals for Everton, initially joining on loan before completing a then-club record transfer.

Lukaku’s prolific form included the two highest-scoring Premier League seasons in Everton’s history, with 18 and 25 goals respectively—the latter earning him a well-deserved place in the PFA Team of the Year. In hindsight, his acquisition proved to be a shrewd investment.

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