England
Only goals in first level of championship (First Division then Premiership) are considered.
| Rank | Name | Years | Matches | Goals | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Greaves | 1957–1980 | 516 | 357 | 69% |
| 2 | Steve Bloomer | 1892–1910 | 536 | 317 | 59% |
| 3 | Dixie Dean | 1924–1938 | 362 | 310 | 86% |
| 4 | Gordon Hodgson | 1925–1940 | 456 | 287 | 63% |
| 5 | Alan Shearer | 1988–2006 | 559 | 283 | 43% |
| 6 | Charlie Buchan | 1912–1928 | 482 | 257 | 53% |
| 7 | Nat Lofthouse | 1946–1960 | 452 | 255 | 56% |
| 8 | Joe Bradford | 1921–1935 | 410 | 248 | 60% |
| 9 | Hughie Gallacher | 1925–1938 | 355 | 246 | 72% |
| 10 | Joe Smith | 1925–1938 | 410 | 243 | 59% |
Read more about this topic: List Of Top Association Football Goal Scorers By Country
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