Premier League top scorers: 2022/23 Golden Boot race

The race to win the Premier League Golden Boot in 2022/23 is on, with Manchester City's Erling Haaland the player to catch after a blistering start to his career in England.

Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min, last year's joint winners, are other names you'd expect to be in contention, while Harry Kane, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ivan Toney are three players who got off to scintillating starts of their own.

Thierry Henry has won the most Golden Boot awards in Premier League history (4), ahead of Salah, Kane and Alan Shearer (3).

*Stats updated as of 23/01/2023

Premier League top scorers 2022/23

1. Erling Haaland (Man City)

Goals: 25
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 62
Shots to goals conversion rate: 40%

One of the most feared strikers in world football, Erling Haaland has hit the ground running at Manchester City. The record for most Premier League goals in one season is well in his sights.

2. Harry Kane (Tottenham)

Goals: 15
Assists: 1
Minutes per goal: 119
Shots to goals conversion rate: 28%

A winner of three Premier League golden boots, Harry Kane knows better than most how to find the back of the net in the top flight. Became the first player to score 100 away goals in the league's history earlier this season.

3. Ivan Toney (Brentford)

Goals: 13
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 124
Shots to goals conversion rate: 28%

Ivan Toney's consistent performances for Brentford finally caught the eye of Gareth Southgate in September 2022, with a maiden call-up to the England squad just reward for his fine goalscoring form.

4. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham)

Goals: 11
Assists: 1
Minutes per goal: 125
Shots to goals conversion rate: 19%

Aleksandar Mitrovic smashed the record for most goals scored in a Championship season during 2021/22 - 43 in 44 games - and is now primed to take the Premier League by storm.

5. Rodrigo (Leeds)

Goals: 10
Assists: 1
Minutes per goal: 123
Shots to goals conversion rate: 29%

Not always played in his favoured position of centre forward at Elland Road, Spain forward Rodrigo has looked to capitalise on the numerous injuries suffered by talented teammate Patrick Bamford

6. Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)

Goals: 9
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 180
Shots to goals conversion rate: 25%

A disappointing 2021/22 campaign looks to have been put to one side by Marcus Rashford, who looks determined to impress under new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

7. Miguel Almiron (Newcastle)

Goals: 9
Assists: 1
Minutes per goal: 186
Shots to goals conversion rate: 32%

After a slow start to life at St James' Park, and talk of a move away from the club, Miguel Almiron has started to prove his Newcastle doubters wrong with a string of impressive performances.

8. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

Goals: 8
Assists: 5
Minutes per goal: 191
Shots to goals conversion rate: 28%

Widely regarded as one of the talented midfielders in the world, Martin Odegaard is starting to piece things together after being named captain at rejuvenated Arsenal.

9. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Goals: 7
Assists: 7
Minutes per goal: 232
Shots to goals conversion rate: 26%

Aged just 21, Saka has already been named Arsenal's Player of the Season twice and England Men's Player of the Year - a clear indicator of just how talented the versatile winger is.

10. James Maddison (Leicester)

Goals: 7
Assists: 4
Minutes per goal: 160
Shots to goals conversion rate: 28%

Leicester playmaker James Maddison has been a model of consistency over the past few seasons, bagging goals and assists for the Foxes at will.

11. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Goals: 7
Assists: 4
Minutes per goal: 241
Shots to goals conversion rate: 14%

A three-time winner of the Golden Boot, Mohamed Salah is one of the most lethal marksman in the division. The Egyptian recently surpassed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool's second highest scorer in the Premier League. with only Robbie Fowler now ahead of him.

12. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

Goals: 7
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 134
Shots to goals conversion rate: 27%

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is into his eighth season at Anfield, but has failed to register 10 or more goals in his last three campaigns. Nevertheless, the Brazilian remains a constant threat for Jurgen Klopp's side.

13. Phil Foden (Man City)

Goals: 7
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 150
Shots to goals conversion rate: 33%

Widely regarded as one of the best young players in the world, Phil Foden continues to impress under the tutelage of Manchester City Pep Guardiola. Now playing alongside Haaland, the England star could take his game to a whole new level.

14. Leandro Trossard (Brighton/Arsenal)

Goals: 7
Assists: 2
Minutes per goal: 189
Shots to goals conversion rate: 28%

Leandro Trossard's hat-trick for Brighton in the 3-3 draw with Liverpool was the first time a visiting player had scored a treble at Anfield since Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin in 2009.

He has since completed a move to Arsenal.

15. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Goals: 7
Assists: 2
Minutes per goal: 231
Shots to goals conversion rate: 22%

Gabriel Martinell is relishing playing under Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta, and appears to be going from strength to strength in front of goal.

16. Harvey Barnes (Leicester)

Goals: 7
Assists: 0
Minutes per goal: 217
Shots to goals conversation rate: 22%

Barnes has developed into a key cog in the Foxes' attack over the last few years, stepping up his efforts and becoming a more regular contributor in front of goal.

17. Callum Wilson (Newcastle)

Goals: 6
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 174
Shots to goals conversion rate: 18%

Injury problems have prevented Newcastle striker Callum Wilson from reaching his true potential, but there's no doubting his quality in front of goal.

18. Pascal Gross (Brighton)

Goals: 6
Assists: 3
Minutes per goal: 274
Shots to goals conversion rate: 43%

A real utility star for Brighton & Hove Albion, Pascal Gross enjoyed a red-hot start to the 2022/23 season after signing a new contract in the summer. Manchester United must be sick of the sight of him after his double at Old Trafford took his goal tally against the Red Devils to four.

19. Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace)

Goals: 6
Assists: 2
Minutes per goal: 277
Shots to goals conversion rate: 22%

The jewel in Crystal Palace's crown for the best part of a decade, Wilfried Zaha remains Patrick Vieira's most valuable asset. His success in front of goal could determine how well the Eagles do during 2022/23.

20. Danny Ings (Aston Villa/West Ham)

Goals: 6
Assists: 0
Minutes per goal: 139
Shots to goals conversion rate: 29%

Danny Ings scores goals. Always has, always will.

21. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

Goals: 5
Assists: 5
Minutes per goal: 245
Shots to goals conversion rate: 14%

Gabriel Jesus opted to join Arsenal despite enjoying great success at Manchester City, with the Brazilian determined to prove himself as a central number nine. His start in north London has been electric.

22. Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)

Goals: 5
Assists: 2
Minutes per goal: 180
Shots to goals conversion rate: 10%

Darwin Nunez could end up costing Liverpool nine figures, and in his short time with the Reds so far, he's proved a rather...chaotic player.

23. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

Goals: 5
Assists: 2
Minutes per goal: 360
Shots to goals conversion rate: 31%

One of the best free-kick takers the world, let alone the Premier League, has ever seen, James Ward-Prowse continues to deliver time and time again for Southampton.

Who won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2021/22?

The Premier League Golden Boot was shared for the 2021/22 campaign, with Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min of Liverpool and Tottenham respectively netting 23 times each in the top flight.