Roberto Firmino leads the all-time Premier League goalscoring charts for Brazilian players with 82 goals. The former Liverpool forward is followed by Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison, with Brazil having produced a remarkable number of prolific attackers and influential midfielders since the Premier League began.
This page ranks the top 30 Brazilian goalscorers in Premier League history, from Firmino, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison to modern stars including João Pedro, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli and Bruno Guimarães.
Statistics updated September 2026.
Top 30 Brazilian Premier League Goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Premier League Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Firmino | 82 |
| 2 | Gabriel Jesus | 79 |
| 3 | Richarlison | 75 |
| 4 | Willian | 47 |
| 5 | Philippe Coutinho | 47 |
| 6 | João Pedro | 43 |
| 7 | Matheus Cunha | 42 |
| 8 | Gabriel Martinelli | 41 |
| 9 | Bruno Guimarães | 30 |
| 10 | Juninho Paulista | 29 |
| 11 | Joelinton | 24 |
| 12 | Igor Thiago | 22 |
| 13 | Douglas Luiz | 21 |
| 14 | Oscar | 21 |
| 15 | Gabriel Magalhães | 20 |
| 16 | Lucas Moura | 20 |
| 17 | Fernandinho | 20 |
| 18 | Rodrigo Muniz | 18 |
| 19 | Raphinha | 17 |
| 20 | Ramires | 17 |
| 21 | Gilberto Silva | 17 |
| 22 | Evanilson | 16 |
| 23 | Lucas Paquetá | 16 |
| 24 | Casemiro | 15 |
| 25 | David Luiz | 14 |
| 26 | Robinho | 14 |
| 27 | Geovanni | 14 |
| 28 | Elano | 14 |
| 29 | Matheus Pereira | 11 |
| 30 | Felipe Anderson | 10 |
Brazilian players have made a major contribution to Premier League history, with Roberto Firmino currently leading the national goalscoring chart with 82 goals. Gabriel Jesus follows with 79, while Richarlison has reached 75.
Roberto Firmino Leads the Brazilian Goalscorers
Roberto Firmino is the leading Brazilian goalscorer in Premier League history with 82 goals. The forward spent the majority of his Premier League career with Liverpool, where he became an important part of the team’s attack during one of the most successful periods in the club’s modern history.
Gabriel Jesus is second with 79 Premier League goals, having scored for Manchester City and Arsenal. Richarlison follows with 75 goals after Premier League spells with Watford, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
João Pedro and Matheus Cunha Climb the Rankings
João Pedro has moved rapidly up the Brazilian all-time list. After establishing himself at Brighton & Hove Albion and subsequently joining Chelsea, he has reached 43 Premier League goals. His recent scoring record has moved him into sixth place among Brazilian players.
Matheus Cunha has also climbed the rankings following his Premier League spells with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United. He has reached 42 goals, placing him seventh among Brazilian Premier League goalscorers.
João Pedro’s current Premier League record includes 18 goals for Brighton, 14 in the 2024/25 season and 15 for Chelsea in 2025/26, followed by further goals during the 2026/27 campaign. His current MFF player record lists three goals for Chelsea in the opening matches of 2026/27.
Brazilian Midfielders Among the Leading Scorers
The Brazilian list is not dominated exclusively by forwards. Bruno Guimarães has scored 30 Premier League goals, while Juninho Paulista reached 29 during his Premier League career.
Joelinton has also developed into one of the highest-scoring Brazilian players in Premier League history, with 24 goals. Douglas Luiz and Oscar have both reached 21, while Gabriel Magalhães, Lucas Moura and Fernandinho each have 20.
Brazilian Defenders in the Premier League Goalscoring List
Brazilian defenders have also made their mark on the Premier League goalscoring charts. Gabriel Magalhães has scored 20 goals, while David Luiz reached 14 during his Premier League career with Chelsea and Arsenal.
Fernandinho’s 20 goals are particularly notable given his role as a defensive midfielder, while Gilberto Silva finished his Premier League career with 17 goals for Arsenal.
Brazilian Premier League Goalscorers Through the Years
Brazilian players have been a major presence in the Premier League since the late 1990s and early 2000s. Juninho Paulista was one of the early Brazilian stars in the competition, while Gilberto Silva, Robinho, Elano and Ramires followed with successful Premier League careers.
The following generation produced players such as Willian, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Fernandinho, before a new group including Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison, Gabriel Martinelli, Bruno Guimarães and Matheus Cunha established themselves in the competition.
Brazilian Players in Premier League History
Brazilian footballers have represented many of the Premier League’s biggest clubs and have contributed in almost every position. The all-time goalscoring list includes forwards, attacking midfielders, central midfielders and defenders.
For a wider look at the competition’s leading scorers, see our All-Time Premier League Top 100 Goalscorers. You can also explore our complete collection of Premier League Top Goalscorers by Nations and Regions.
Brazilian Premier League Goalscorers: Key Facts
- Roberto Firmino is the leading Brazilian Premier League goalscorer with 82 goals.
- Gabriel Jesus has scored 79 Premier League goals.
- Richarlison has reached 75 goals in the competition.
- Willian and Philippe Coutinho have both scored 47 Premier League goals.
- João Pedro has reached 43 Premier League goals.
- Matheus Cunha has scored 42 Premier League goals.
- Gabriel Martinelli has reached 41 goals.
- Bruno Guimarães has scored 30 Premier League goals.
- Juninho Paulista finished his Premier League career with 29 goals.
- Igor Thiago has reached 22 Premier League goals.
Statistics are correct to September 2026 and are subject to change for active Premier League players.
