Sweden has quietly produced some of the Premier League’s most efficient finishers, from Freddie Ljungberg’s Arsenal glory years to Liverpool’s current front man Alexander Isak. Isak’s move to Anfield and a run of prolific seasons have pushed him past Ljungberg to become the all-time top Swedish goalscorer in Premier League history, a shift few would have predicted back in 2024.
Top 32 Swedish football players with the most Premier League goals, ranked all-time.
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Isak | 61 |
| 2 | Freddie Ljungberg | 48 |
| 3 | Sebastian Larsson | 26 |
| 4 | Dejan Kulusevski | 22 |
| 5 | Johan Elmander | 19 |
| 6 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 17 |
| 7 | Anthony Elanga | 16 |
| 8 | Niclas Alexandersson | 12 |
| 9 | Mathias Svensson | 9 |
| 10 | Anders Svensson | 9 |
| 11 | Olof Mellberg | 8 |
| 12 | Jonas Olsson | 8 |
| 13 | Anders Limpar | 7 |
| 14 | Marcus Allbäck | 6 |
| 15 | Martin Olsson | 6 |
| 16 | Yasin Ayari | 6 |
| 17 | Alexander Kacaniklic | 5 |
| 18 | Stefan Schwarz | 5 |
| 19 | Andreas Andersson | 4 |
| 20 | Tomas Brolin | 4 |
| 21 | Martin Dahlin | 4 |
| 22 | Pontus Jansson | 4 |
| 23 | Andreas Johansson | 4 |
| 24 | Victor Lindelöf | 4 |
| 25 | Martin Pringle | 4 |
| 26 | Michael Svensson | 4 |
| 27 | Jesper Blomqvist | 2 |
| 28 | Klas Ingesson | 2 |
| 29 | Andreas Jakobsson | 2 |
| 30 | Erik Edman | 1 |
| 31 | David Elm | 1 |
| 32 | Lucas Bergvall | 1 |
| Statistics correct to 20 September 2026 | ||
Isak’s rise is the standout story, but Sweden’s current crop is the deepest it has been in years. Dejan Kulusevski and Anthony Elanga have both climbed the all-time list, while Brighton’s Yasin Ayari and Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall are the newest names to break into Premier League goalscoring reckoning. For how Sweden’s tally compares with other nations, see our all-time top 100 Premier League goalscorers list, part of our wider Premier League top scorers hub.
FAQs: Swedish Premier League Goalscorers
A few of the most common questions readers ask about Sweden’s all-time Premier League scoring charts.
Who is the all-time top Swedish goalscorer in the Premier League?
Alexander Isak is the all-time top Swedish goalscorer in Premier League history, with 60 goals. He overtook Freddie Ljungberg’s long-standing total of 48 during the 2024-25 season.
How many Premier League goals has Alexander Isak scored?
Alexander Isak has scored 60 Premier League goals, built up across spells at Newcastle United and Liverpool, including a 23-goal 2024-25 season.
Which Swedish players are currently active in the Premier League?
Active Swedish Premier League players include Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Dejan Kulusevski (Tottenham Hotspur), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa), Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur).
How many Swedish players have scored in the Premier League?
At least 32 Swedish players have scored a Premier League goal, ranging from Alexander Isak’s 60 down to single goals from players such as Erik Edman, David Elm and Lucas Bergvall.
