As the 2024/25 Premier League season pauses for the March international break, a deep dive into the statistics from the first 29 matchweeks reveals some fascinating insights. From the league’s top scorers to the fastest players on the pitch, these numbers paint a clear picture of the standout performers so far.
Mohamed Salah leads the goal-scoring charts with 27 goals, ahead of Erling Haaland with 21 and Alexander Isak with 19. Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood has also been a surprise package, finding the net 18 times. When it comes to efficiency in front of goal, Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán leads the way, scoring every 89.4 minutes, followed closely by Salah, who averages a goal every 95.3 minutes.
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Top Scorers
Player
Goals
Salah (LIV)
27
Haaland (MCI)
21
Isak (NEW)
19
Wood (NFO)
18
Mbeumo (BRE)
15
Best Minutes Per Goal (Min. 4 Goals)
Player
Goals
Mins/Goal
Durán (AVL)
7
89.4
Salah (LIV)
27
95.3
Isak (NEW)
19
108.4
Haaland (MCI)
21
118.2
Marmoush (MCI)
4
120.0
Most Shots
Player
Shots
Salah (LIV)
106
Palmer (CHE)
102
Haaland (MCI)
102
Semenyo (BOU)
101
Cunha (WOL)
86
Highest Shot Conversion Rate (Min. 4 Goals)
Player
Goals
Conversion Rate
Wood (NFO)
18
34.0%
Marmoush (MCI)
4
28.6%
Isak (NEW)
19
27.5%
Salah (LIV)
27
25.5%
Maddison (TOT)
9
24.3%
Most Big Chances Created
Player
Big Chances
Haaland (MCI)
38
Salah (LIV)
36
Watkins (AVL)
34
Isak (NEW)
26
Mateta (CRY)
25
Most Big Chances Missed
Player
Big Chances Missed
Watkins (AVL)
23
Haaland (MCI)
20
Havertz (ARS)
15
Jackson (CHE)
15
Salah (LIV)
15
Most Assists
Player
Assists
Salah (LIV)
17
Saka (ARS)
10
Damsgaard (BRE)
10
Robinson (FUL)
10
Fernandes (MUN)
9
Most Combined Goals & Assists
Player
Total
Salah (LIV)
44
Isak (NEW)
24
Haaland (MCI)
24
Wood (NFO)
21
Mbeumo (BRE)
20
Most Expected Assists (xA)
Player
xA
Palmer (CHE)
7.31
Salah (LIV)
7.01
Mbeumo (BRE)
6.92
Alexander-Arnold (LIV)
6.72
Saka (ARS)
5.62
Most Chances Created
Player
Chances Created
Palmer (CHE)
71
Salah (LIV)
69
Fernandes (MUN)
66
Kulusevski (TOT)
63
Fernandez (CHE)
59
Most Tackles Won
Player
Tackles Won
Gueye (EVE)
66
Munoz (CRY)
61
Caicedo (CHE)
50
Robinson (FUL)
49
Gomes (WOL)
49
Most Blocks
Player
Blocks
Collins (BRE)
41
Murillo (NFO)
37
Tarkowski (EVE)
36
O’Shea (IPS)
36
Harwood-Bellis (SOU)
34
Fastest Players (Top Speed in km/h)
Player
Top Speed (km/h)
Van de Ven (TOT)
37.1
Nunes (MCI)
36.7
Mbeumo (BRE)
36.6
Forbs (WOL)
36.6
Minteh (BHA)
36.4
Most Distance Covered (km)
Player
Distance Covered (km)
Guimaraes (NEW)
310.9
Robinson (FUL)
301.5
Tielemans (AVL)
301.3
Mbeumo (BRE)
298.2
Kulusevski (TOT)
295.3
Most Saves
Player
Saves
Flekken (BRE)
122
Ramsdale (SOU)
91
Sels (NFO)
89
Pickford (EVE)
85
Hermansen (LEI)
84
Best Save Percentage (Min. 20 Saves)
Player
Save %
Travers (BOU)
80.0%
Raya (ARS)
74.7%
Flekken (BRE)
73.6%
Sanchez (CHE)
73.1%
Vicario (TOT)
72.5%
Most Errors Leading to Goals
Player
Errors
Sanchez (CHE)
5
Muric (IPS)
5
Verbruggen (BHA)
4
Harwood-Bellis (SOU)
4
Pinnock (BRE)
4
Most Aerial Duels Won
Player
Aerial Duels Won
Burn (NEW)
101
Collins (BRE)
93
Tarkowski (EVE)
93
O’Shea (IPS)
89
Van Dijk (LIV)
89
Most Pressures Applied
Player
Pressures
Solanke (TOT)
995
Hutchinson (IPS)
885
Fernandes (MUN)
881
Delap (IPS)
849
Kluivert (BOU)
812
Most Possession Won in Final Third
Player
Times Possession Won
Semenyo (BOU)
30
Damsgaard (BRE)
26
Mbeumo (BRE)
26
Amad (MUN)
26
Bowen (WHU)
26
These rankings provide a well-rounded view of the Premier League’s most impactful players so far. Whether through goal-scoring, passing, tackling, pressing, or goalkeeping, the data highlights those who are making a difference for their teams.
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This statistical analysis is based on official Premier League data and is accurate as of March 20, 2025. All figures have been sourced directly from the Premier League, ensuring reliability and up-to-date insights into the ongoing season. As the campaign progresses, these numbers may shift, reflecting the continued intensity and competition in the league.
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