Top 10 Highest Scoring Brazilians in Premier League History

The Premier League has never been short on Brazilian talent, but scoring goals consistently in England requires more than just skill.

It demands resilience, adaptation, and the ability to deliver week after week in one of football’s most unforgiving environments.

Some Brazilian imports dazzled briefly before fading. Others became genuine Premier League legends.

This list celebrates the latter, the highest scoring Brazilians in Premier League history who proved their class across multiple seasons.

From revolutionary playmakers to relentless forwards, here are the ten Brazilians who’ve found the net most often in England’s top flight.

The Top 10 Brazilian Goal Scorers in Premier League History

10. Juninho (29 Goals)

Middlesbrough | 125 games

Starting with a legend from a different generation.

Juninho arrived at Middlesbrough in 1995, becoming one of the first Brazilians to genuinely shine in English football.

His free kicks were legendary, his touch sublime, and his impact far exceeded his 29-goal tally.

He proved that technical players could survive, and even thrive in the Premier League’s physical environment.

Without Juninho’s pioneering success, the path might have been harder for those who followed.

9. Bruno Guimarães (30 Goals)

Newcastle United | 147 games

Here’s what makes Guimarães special: he’s not even a forward.

As Newcastle’s box-to-box midfielder, his 30 goals represent an exceptional return from someone whose primary job involves winning tackles and controlling tempo.

He arrives late into dangerous areas with perfect timing, scores crucial goals in big moments, and has become indispensable to Newcastle’s resurgence.

Add 24 assists to those 30 goals, and you’re looking at one of the Premier League’s most complete midfielders.

8. Matheus Cunha (36 Goals)

Wolves, Manchester United | 110 games

Cunha’s numbers tell an impressive story: 36 goals from just 110 appearances.

That’s roughly a goal every three games—excellent for any forward, remarkable for someone still establishing himself.

What stands out is his versatility. Comfortable across all attacking positions, Cunha combines technical excellence with intelligent movement.

He’s proven effective in different systems at different clubs, showing the adaptability that separates good players from great ones.

7. João Pedro (36 Goals)

Brighton, Chelsea | 120 games

Pedro matches Cunha’s goal tally while bringing a slightly different skill set.

His movement is exceptional, constantly finding pockets between lines that defenders struggle to track.

He’s not rapid, but his positioning and timing compensate completely.

Now at Chelsea after impressing at Brighton, Pedro has the platform to push significantly higher up this list.

At 25, he’s entering his prime years with plenty of time to add to his tally.

6. Gabriel Martinelli (41 Goals)

Arsenal | 186 games

The baby of this list is just 23 years old. Martinelli has already cracked the top six, and given his age and trajectory, he could feasibly challenge for top spot within five years.

His game is built on directness and pace. He attacks defenders aggressively, runs channels relentlessly, and finishes with increasing confidence.

Under Arteta’s guidance, he’s added tactical discipline to his natural athleticism, making him one of the Premier League’s most dangerous wingers.

Arsenal fans have watched him develop from raw talent into a genuine star, and he’s nowhere near finished.

5. Willian (47 Goals)

Chelsea, Arsenal, Fulham | 327 games

Longevity matters, and nobody on this list demonstrated it better than Willian.

His 327 Premier League appearances dwarf everyone else’s, proof of both his consistency and durability.

At Chelsea, he was the reliable option who’d deliver quality every week without demanding headlines.

Two Premier League titles, 47 goals, 45 assists—numbers that reflect a player who knew his role and executed it brilliantly for nearly a decade.

Not spectacular, but remarkably effective.

4. Philippe Coutinho (47 Goals)

Liverpool, Aston Villa | 193 games

While Willian was consistent, Coutinho was electric.

His Liverpool years showcased a player capable of genuine magic, long-range screamers, impossible through balls, moments that made you rewind and watch again.

Those 47 goals included some absolute belters. He’d receive the ball 30 yards from goal, and defenders would visibly tense, knowing what might come next.

When he left for Barcelona in 2018, he was one of the Premier League’s most exciting talents.

The Barcelona move didn’t work, and his Villa return couldn’t recapture that Liverpool peak. But for those five years at Anfield? He was extraordinary.

3. Richarlison (73 Goals)

Watford, Everton, Tottenham | 269 games

Richarlison plays football like it’s personal. Every challenge won, every goal scored, is celebrated with an intensity that’s both admirable and occasionally excessive.

He’s bounced between clubs without ever settling into an elite team at its peak, yet he’s still racked up 73 Premier League goals.

At Everton, he often carried the attack single-handedly. At Spurs, he’s fought for minutes while remaining productive.

What separates Richarlison is his mentality. He’ll never stop running, never stop fighting, never stop believing he can make a difference.

That attitude, combined with genuine quality, makes him one of Brazil’s most reliable Premier League exports.

2. Gabriel Jesus (78 Goals)

Manchester City, Arsenal | 240 games

Jesus has spent his entire Premier League career at elite clubs, yet he’s rarely been the undisputed first choice.

At City, he played second fiddle to Agüero. At Arsenal, he shares the burden with others.

Despite that, he’s scored 78 goals and provided 40 assists, numbers that reflect his intelligence and work rate as much as his finishing.

Jesus presses better than almost any forward in the league; his movement creates constant problems, and he scores important goals in big matches.

At 29, with years left at the top level, he’s positioned to challenge Firmino’s record if he maintains his current form.

1. Roberto Firmino (82 Goals)

Liverpool | 256 games

Firmino sits atop this list despite never really being a traditional striker. That’s what makes his achievement so remarkable.

Deployed as Klopp’s false nine, Firmino dropped deep, linked passes, pressed relentlessly, and created space for Salah and Mané to exploit.

His 82 goals came as a byproduct of his overall game rather than being his primary function.

Yet those 82 goals came during Liverpool’s most successful modern era—a period featuring Premier League and Champions League triumphs.

Firmino wasn’t just a supporting player in that success; he was central to it.

His no-look finishes became a trademark, his defensive work from a forward position revolutionary, and his understanding with teammates telepathic.

Statistically, he’s the highest-scoring Brazilian in Premier League history. Practically, he was one of the most influential forwards of his generation.

What Unites These Players?

Looking across this list, certain themes emerge. Most arrived with questions about whether their style would translate.

All answered by adapting without losing their identity.

The Premier League tests every import differently. The pace is relentless, the physicality intense, the tactical demands complex.

These ten succeeded because they embraced those challenges while maintaining what made them Brazilian: the technical quality, the creativity, the moments of unexpected brilliance.

They’re strikers and midfielders, destroyers and creators, veterans and youngsters. The common thread? Goals, and lots of them.

FAQs

• Who is the all-time highest scoring Brazilian in the Premier League?

Roberto Firmino holds the record with 82 Premier League goals, all scored during his successful eight-year Liverpool career, where he won the Premier League, Champions League, and numerous other honors.

• How many Brazilians have scored 40+ Premier League goals?

Six Brazilian players have reached 40 Premier League goals: Roberto Firmino (82), Gabriel Jesus (78), Richarlison (73), Philippe Coutinho (47), Willian (47), and Gabriel Martinelli (41).

• Which Brazilian has the best goals-per-game ratio in Premier League history?

Among players with significant appearances, Matheus Cunha (36 goals in 110 games) and João Pedro (36 in 120) have the best ratios, both averaging roughly one goal every three matches.

• Are there any Brazilian midfielders in the top 10?

Yes, Bruno Guimarães ranks 9th with 30 goals despite playing as a central midfielder for Newcastle United, making his scoring record particularly impressive compared to the forwards dominating the list.

• Can Gabriel Jesus overtake Firmino’s record?

It’s possible. Jesus is 29 years old with 78 goals, just four behind Firmino. If he maintains his current scoring rate and stays in the Premier League for several more seasons, he could become the highest-scoring Brazilian in league history.

• Who was the first successful Brazilian scorer in the Premier League?

Juninho, who played for Middlesbrough in the late 1990s and early 2000s, was among the first Brazilians to excel in the Premier League, scoring 29 goals and helping establish a path for future Brazilian players.

Final Verdict:

Love Premier League history and stats? Bookmark this page and follow along as these rankings evolve because with rising stars like Martinelli, João Pedro, and Cunha, this list won’t stay static for long.