When it comes to aerial domination, few leagues in the world celebrate headed goals more than the Premier League. From towering centre-forwards to surprise defensive threats, the English top flight has seen a plethora of players perfect the art of scoring from above.
Since the start of the 2020/2021 season, one player has stood out above the rest.
1. Harry Kane has 18 headed goals.
Harry Kane is a man. People can’t stop talking about him finishing with both feet, but he’s also a terror in the air. Really, his headers? Deadly. He has a sixth feel for timing and just enough neck muscle to perhaps snap a baguette. It doesn’t matter if it’s a random cross or a whipped-in corner; Kane is lurking, and another header follows.
2. Chris Wood has 17 headed goals.
Chris Wood is your typical huge lad on top—think brick block with legs. Service in the box? He eats it for breakfast. Burnley, Newcastle, Forest, whatever shirt he’s wearing, you know what to expect: crosses, Wood, and net bulges. Not very subtle, but it works.
3. Ollie Watkins has 16 headed goals.
Watkins isn’t built like a fridge, but don’t underestimate him—his movement is sneakily terrific, and he gets up high when it matters. Under Emery, he’s essentially mastered the skill of slipping between defenders and nodding one in when everyone is still looking for him. Finesse undoubtedly triumphs over overwhelming force.
4. Erling Haaland – 15
Haaland is essentially a cheat code. He’s built like Thor yet can glide around defenders. Give him a decent cross, and he’ll make it happen. City only signed him in 2022, but he’s already here, which says it all.
5. Gabriel Magalhães – 13.
Here’s your token defender. Gabriel from Arsenal is a great threat on set pieces. Corners appear, and he flies through the air like he’s auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. He’s aggressive and fearless, and he’s equally liable to score a bullet header or boot someone into Row Z.
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6. Danny Welbeck – 12
Welbz, bless him, is not bullying anyone in the air, but he is really bright. It’s all about that cheeky positioning and timing. He’ll appear, nod one in, and leave you wondering how it happened. Wise veteran vigour.
= 7. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 12.
On a good day, Calvert-Lewin is virtually unplayable in the air. Guy attacks crosses as if he was attempting to headbutt the ball into orbit. Proper old-school number nine stuff—big, athletic, and not hesitant to get involved.
8. Richarlison – 11
Richarlison may not appear like a typical header, but he has that dog in him. He may not be the tallest, but what about his attitude? Makes up for it. He’s scored crucial headers for both Everton and Tottenham, generally when you least expect it.
=9. Kai Havertz -10.
You observe Havertz and wonder, “Is he about to do something silky?” And suddenly, bang, he’s up there nodding one in. Tall, beautiful, and always manages to make room when the ball comes in.
=10 Kurt Zouma –
Another centre-back who treats set-pieces as if they were personal grudges. Zouma just abuses everyone in the air—if you try to mark him during a corner, good luck. Is there a ball hanging there? It’s most likely going to fall off his forehead.
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