Nigeria's influence on the Premier League has been both long-standing and prolific, especially in the goalscoring department. Leading is Yakubu Aiyegbeni, whose 95 goals remain unmatched by any Nigerian player in the league’s history. He is followed by Kanu Nwankwo (54 goals) and Efan Ekoku (52 goals). These three legends alone have contributed over 200 goals combined.
Looking beyond the top three, the distribution of scorers shows a wide contribution across positions and playing styles. From Shola Ameobi’s 43 goals to Victor Moses’ 20, these numbers reflect players who weren’t just making up the numbers—they were integral to their teams.
