Top African goalscorers in the Premier League: Jackson, Awoniyi ranked

The top African goalscorers in the Premier League include big names like Nicolas Jackson, Bryan Mbeumo and Mohamed Belloumi.

The Senegal international has scored six goals in the 2026/27 campaign, putting him ahead of Cameroon forward Mbeumo, who has four for Manchester United, while Algeria’s Belloumi has found the net three times for Hull City.

Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo and Mali midfielder Mahamadou Junior Yalcouyé have two goals each, with several other African players registering one league goal so far.

Nigeria also have representatives in the standings. Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi and Taiwo Awoniyi have each scored once, with the Coventry City striker featuring among the African players on the chart.

The ranking focuses on Premier League goals in the 2026/27 season, rather than players’ career totals.

Jackson leads top African goalscorers in the Premier League

Jackson has made an impressive start to his Aston Villa career, establishing himself as the leading African scorer in the English top flight. His six goals put him level with Everton’s Thierno Barry in the overall Premier League scoring standings, just behind Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland.

Mbeumo follows among African players with four goals for Manchester United. The Cameroon international has continued to offer a goalscoring threat since joining the Red Devils, while Belloumi’s three strikes have made him one of Hull City’s standout attacking contributors.

Semenyo, who plays for the Black Stars of Ghana, and Yalcouyé, the young Malian midfielder at Brighton, complete the next group with two goals apiece.

Awoniyi, Iwobi and Ajayi among Nigerians on the list

Nigeria’s representation extends beyond the leading scorers. Iwobi has scored once for Fulham, while Hull City defender Ajayi has also opened his account.

Awoniyi is the only Nigerian striker on the list after registering a Premier League goal for Coventry City in their 3-1 win over Sunderland. The striker’s return places him alongside several other African players who have scored once this season.

The group also includes DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara, Egypt’s Omar Marmoush and Algeria defender Jaouen Hadjam.

With plenty of matches remaining, the standings are likely to change. Jackson currently holds the advantage, but the race for the leading African scorer in England remains open.

Top African goalscorers in the Premier League