The 2nd tier of professional football in England – the English Football League (EFL) Championship stands as a beacon in between the top tier Premier League and the lower echelons of professional football. The EFL Championship offers plenty of talent and competition, showcasing some of the best up-and-comers in English football as well as showcasing the teams, eager to get back to the top. Over the years, it has been a battleground for players to demonstrate their scoring prowess, leaving a mark on the history of the league. In this blog, we’ll highlight the top strikers and marksmen who have tallied the most goals. So, here are the EFL Championship top scorers.
First up – What is the EFL Championship?
The EFL Championship is the 2nd tier of the English football league system, positioned just below the Premier League.
This league serves a hotbed for emerging talent that is closely monitored by fans and top teams all over the world as well as seasoned professionals, looking to show they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level. The EFL Championship offers a unique blend of intensity and passion, making every match a spectacle.
The league plays a crucial role in the English football hierarchy, with promotion to the Premier League at stake for the top finishers and relegation to EFL League One for those at the bottom. It’s super competitive and very unpredictable during most games.
EFL Championship TOP 20 Goal Scorers of All Time
*List is accurate as of 27th of March, 2024.
- Kevin Phillips (1995-2014) – 78 goals
- Marlon King (1998-2014) – 79 goals
- Peter Michael Whittingham (2003-2018) – 82 goals
- Cameron Jerome (2003-) – 83 goals
- Danny Graham (2004-2021) – 83 goals
- Dexter Blackstock (2003-2017) – 84 goals
- Aleksandar Mitrovič (2011-) – 85 goals
- Darius Henderson (1999-2017) – 87 goals
- Charlie Austin (2006-) – 88 goals
- Tom Ince (2010-) – 93 goals
- Daryl Murphy (2001-2021) – 93 goals
- Troy Deeney (2004-2024) – 95 goals
- Nahki Wells (2009-) – 97 goals
- Lukas Jutkiewicz (2006-) – 98 goals
- Lewis Grabban (2005-2022) – 112 goals
- Chris Martin (2006-) – 114 goals
- Ross McCormack (2004-) – 120 goals
- David Nugent (2002-2021) – 121 goals
- Jordan Rhodes (2007-) – 123 goals
- Billy Sharp (2004-) – 130 goals
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