Alan Shearer
Forward · 1987 to 2005
- Goals
- 409
- Appearances
- 797
- Goals per game
- 0.51
- Major honours
- 40
Scored 206 of 409 career goals for Newcastle United, at 0.51 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 45 |
| 22 | 67 |
| 23 | 104 |
| 24 | 141 |
| 25 | 186 |
| 26 | 217 |
| 27 | 230 |
| 28 | 257 |
| 29 | 289 |
| 30 | 296 |
| 31 | 323 |
| 32 | 348 |
| 33 | 376 |
| 34 | 395 |
| 35 | 409 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1987–1991 | 158 | 43 | 0.27 | 11% |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1992–1995 | 171 | 130 | 0.76 | 34% |
| Newcastle United | 1996–2005 | 405 | 206 | 0.51 | 54% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 559 | 283 |
| Domestic cup | 58 | 27 |
| League cup | 50 | 32 |
| Continental | 57 | 32 |
| Other | 10 | 5 |
| International | 63 | 30 |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 734 | 379 |
Honours
| Premier League | 1 time · 1994–95 |
|---|---|
| Fewest matches to score 100 Premier League goals | 2 times · 124 matches (record lasted: 29 years and 11 months and 2 days) |
| Most Premier League goal-involvements | 2 times · 324 (260 goals and 64 assists) |
| Fewest matches to score 100 Premier League home goals | 1 time · 91 matches |
| Most European goals scored for Newcastle United | 1 time · 30 |
| Most goals in Premier League history | 1 time · 260 goals |
| Most Premier League goals in a single match | 1 time · 5 |
| Most Premier League goals scored from inside the box | 1 time · 227 |
| Most Premier League penalties scored | 1 time · 56 |
| Top goalscorer in Newcastle United history | 1 time · 206 |
| Toulon Tournament | 1 time · 1991 |
| Tournoi de France | 1 time · 1997 |
| Euro Golden Boot | 1 time · 1996 |
|---|---|
| Premier League Golden Boot | 3 times · 1994–95, 1995–96, and 1996–97 |
| PFA Team of the Year | 7 times · 1991–92 First Division, 1992–93 Premier League, 1993–94 Premier League, 1994–95 Premier League, 1995–96 Premier League, 1996–97 Premier League, and 2002–03 Premier League |
| Newcastle United Player of the Year | 3 times · 1998–99, 1999–2000, and 2002–03 |
| Football League Cup top scorer | 2 times · 1990–91 and 1992–93 |
| PFA Players' Player of the Year | 2 times · 1994–95 and 1996–97 |
| English Football Hall of Fame | 1 time · 2004 |
| ESM Team of the Year | 1 time · 1994–95 |
| FWA Footballer of the Year | 1 time · 1993–94 |
| FWA Tribute Award | 1 time · 2001 |
| North-East FWA Player of the Year | 1 time · 2003 |
| Premier League Hall of Fame | 1 time · 2021 |
| Premier League Player of the Year | 1 time · 1994–95 |
| UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament | 1 time · 1996 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Alan Shearer scored?
- 409 goals in 797 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Alan Shearer score the most goals for?
- 206 goals for Newcastle United, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Alan Shearer won?
- 40 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Alan Shearer's best season?
- 37 goals in 1994–95 for Blackburn Rovers, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Alan Shearer have?
- 30 goals in 63 appearances for England.
Where they rank
Alan Shearer updated Jul 18, 2026 · Wikipedia