Almost every fan of Premier League clubs will agree on what the most sought-after commodity is in the English top flight — a lethal finisher. If teams have a player capable of burying chances every time the ball falls to them, then they generally have a great chance of accomplishing their goals.
There are a whole host of top level strikers in the division right now, most notably Erling Haaland. Manchester City's number nine leads the goalscoring charts so far in 2025/26, notching 20 strikes over 23 matches - a remarkable record.
But while the Norwegian international has scored more than any other player, he lags way behind when it comes to efficiency in front of goal. Using information from Opta, fans can see exactly who the most clinical Premier League players have been in 2025/26 by taking their expected goals (xG) total away from their total tally. The more positive the number, the better they are at taking their chances. And Haaland is way behind the top 10.
10 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Everton
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Everton
There were no doubts that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was a quality player, but he failed to really stand out from the pack while at Chelsea in 2024/25. Mainly utilised from the bench in Premier League games, the 27-year-old moved to Everton in the summer transfer window in search of more regular minutes.
The Englishman has become integral to David Moyes' plans, and a big reason for that is because of his knack of popping up with a goal. So far, Dewsbury-Hall has managed to find the back of the net four times in the league, but that's made all the more impressive considering his expected goals total stands at just 1.56.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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9 Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring vs Manchester United
Aston Villa's squad is blessed with talent. Unai Emery is able to call upon the likes of Ollie Watkins, Youri Tielemans and, most importantly, Morgan Rogers. Capable of playing out wide or through the middle as a number 10, his eye for a pass and quick feet make him a fantastic creator, but he's also lethal when presented with a chance.
Rogers' seven goals have come from just 4.33 expected goals, with him propelling the Birmingham-based club up the table and into contention for Champions League qualification. The £150,000-per-week star is an incredibly well-rounded player, and it's a combination of qualities which have made him not just essential at Villa Park, but for England too.
Morgan Rogers' Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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8 Brian Brobbey - Sunderland
Sunderland's Brian Brobbey celebrates scoring their third goal with Daniel Ballard
Signed from Ajax in the summer of 2025, Sunderland fans no doubt will have hoped that Brian Brobbey would be the man to save them from any threat of relegation. But the eight-cap Dutch international hasn't always been reliable in front of goal, with the 23-year-old scoring 56 times in 163 games for his boyhood club.
That being said, Brobbey has been ruthless when called upon by Regis le Bris' side. Goals against Arsenal, Bournemouth, Tottenham, Crustal Palace and West Ham have helped the Black Cats pick up some important points against tough opposition. What's even more impressive is that he was only expected to have managed two goals across his 18 appearances thus far.
Brian Brobbey's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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7 Ryan Gravenberch - Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch isn't typically known for his goalscoring form. Since signing for Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2023, the 23-year-old has only managed to score eight times in 116 games for the Reds. And impressively, half of those have come during the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Although the Dutch international has only racked up an xG of 1.25, he's managed to chip in with four strikes over 21 games. Much of Liverpool's goalscoring threat comes from their new talented attacking talents, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. But it will be encouraging for Arne Slot to see his deep-lying midfielder also getting in on the action.
Ryan Gravenberch Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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6 Cristian Romero - Tottenham
cristian romero
Even though set-piece goals have become vital to Premier League teams this season, it's still surprising to see a defender crack the top 10 of a finishing list. And while Tottenham have had their fair share of issues under Thomas Frank in 2025/26, Cristian Romero's ability to pop up with an unlikely goal isn't one of them.
Among the Argentine's four strikes are a brace at St James' Park, where he rescued a late point against Newcastle United, as well as two goals in as many games against West Ham and Burnley. If Frank can sort out Tottenham's woes, then Fantasy Premier League players could well be licking their lips at the prospect of owning a defender who takes his chances.
Cristian Romero's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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5 Igor Thiago - Brentford
Igor Thiago
Haaland might not crack the top 10 when it comes to goalscoring efficiency, but the man who is trailing just behind him in the Golden Boot race does. Brentford fans would be forgiven for being concerned at the start of the season, considering that the Bees sold Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, their two main goal threats in 2024/25. Fortunately for them, their recruitment team has unearthed another gem.
Thiago's centre-forward play has been nothing short of sensational for Keith Andrews' side, with the Brazilian one of the most well-rounded strikers in the top flight right now. He's being helped a lot by his teammates, with his expected goals total of 13.17 showing he's getting plenty of opportunities. But he's taking all of them and then some, with his 29.63% conversion rate ranking in the top 10 for that metric too.
Igor Thiago's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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4 Emiliano Buendia - Aston Villa
Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia celebrates after beating Arsenal.
Although the likes of Rogers and Watkins get a lot of the credit at Villa Park, credit must also go to their surrounding cast. Emiliano Buendia hasn't always had it easy since signing from Norwich City, with him missing the 2023/24 season thanks to an ACL tear and spending six months on loan at Bayer Leverkusen in 2025.
But the Villa hierarchy will be delighted with his efforts in the current term. Buendia looks exactly like the player they signed in 2021, with him finding pockets of space to play passes or unleash brilliant efforts, like his fine long-range effort against Newcastle. It's partly goals like that which have helped him rise up to fourth when it comes to finishing, as his five strikes have come from an expected total of just 2.15.
Emilano Buendia's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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3 Bruno Guimaraes - Newcastle United
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates vs Crystal Palace
An all-action midfielder with an eye for goal, Bruno Guimaraes is an excellent presence in both boxes for Newcastle United. Although he's renowned for his hard work out of possession, he's equally gifted when on the ball, with the Brazilian often the conductor at the heart of the Magpies' best moves.
Eddie Howe chose to label him "a very special player" after Newcastle beat Crystal Palace at the start of January, with Guimaraes creating one goal and scoring the other in their 2-0 win. He's worked hard to add goals to his game since arriving at St James' Park, but his tally of eight after 21 games is already the best he's managed in a single Premier League season.
Bruno Guimaraes' Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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2 Antoine Semenyo - Manchester City
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo celebrates with Tijjani Reijnders
Manchester City players will be relieved to see one of their players crack the top 10 with Haaland missing out - although it is a player who has scored most of his goals while at another Premier League side. Antoine Semenyo's first half of 2025/26 helped benefit Bournemouth tremendously, with his double-digit haul for the Cherries making him one of the best wingers in the league today.
That attracted interest from a whole host of teams, but it was Pep Guardiola's City who ultimately won the race for the talented Ghanaian international. Already off the mark for his new club in the top flight, supporters will hope that the best is yet to come from the 26-year-old.
Antoine Semenyo's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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1 Harry Wilson - Fulham
Fulham's Harry Wilson clapping
Having flattered to deceive at points throughout his Premier League career with Fulham, Harry Wilson is having himself a standout year. The Cottagers have been indebted to him for several fine strikes in 2025/26, with the Welshman scoring important goals against the likes of Brighton, Chelsea and Tottenham.
The 28-year-old has been one of the most in-form players in the division lately, and it comes at a pivotal moment of his career. Out of contract in the summer, talks over a new deal haven't led to an extension at Craven Cottage. And considering what Wilson has done over 22 games so far this term, numerous teams might well be interested in signing the lethal winger on a free this summer.
Harry Wilson's Premier League Finishing Statistics (2025/26)
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All statistics courtesy of Opta — correct as of 31/01/2026.