As of 2023, Sergio Agüero held the record for the most goals scored for Manchester City, with the Argentinian scoring *** goals for the club. Meanwhile, Eric Brook ranked second with *** goals.

In the English Premier League, the Golden Boot is awarded to the player(s) who scores the most league goals throughout the season. Since the 1888/89 season, the year of the first top flight season in English football, 109 different individuals have been named "top goal scorer" over 127 seasons. In the 2024/25 season, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah won the Golden Boot for the fourth time in eight seasons. Manchester City's Erling Haaland was the top goalscorer in the previous two seasons, including his record-breaking tally of 36 goals in his debut season in 2022/23. Premier League records Current records are generally given in the context of the past three decades, as the total number of games was reduced from 42 to 38 per season in 1995 (in the Premier League's fourth season). In the Premier League era, Thierry Henry and Mohamed Salah have won the Golden Boot more times than anybody else, winning this accolade four times each. Alan Shearer, who won three consecutive Golden Boots in the 90s, is the Premier League's all-time top goal scorer, with 260 goals. Interestingly, Wayne Rooney, who is the Premier League's third-highest goal scorer of all time, never won a Golden Boot. All-time records Outside the Premier League era, Jimmy Greaves has been the top scorer in England more times than any other player, appearing at the top of the list six times between 1958 and 1969, during his career with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspurs. Derby County's Steve Bloomer finished five seasons as the league's top scorer between 1895 and 1904. The highest ever tally in a single season was sixty goals, which was scored by Everton's Dixie Dean in the 1927/28 season. Greaves, Bloomer, and Dean are also the three top goalscorers of all time in the English league, with 357, 314 and 310 goals respectively. Players from Tottenham have been named top scorer more than players from any other club, appearing 13 times on this list. 20 different nationalities are represented here, and although the vast majority of players are English, there were 16 times where the top scorer in the First Division was Scottish. A much wider variety of nationalities has been represented in recent years, including in the 2018/19 season where it was shared between three players from different African nations.

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The provided dataset contains detailed league performance statistics for the nominees of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, covering the major European football leagues. These statistics are related to the 2023-2024 season, providing a comprehensive analysis of the top nominees and their performances. The dataset includes key metrics such as goals, assists, expected goals (xG), expected assists (xAG), progression metrics, and many others, allowing a deep understanding of the impact and contribution of the players to their respective teams.

The analysis of the 2024 Ballon d'Or nominees starts with Jude Bellingham, the English midfielder from Real Madrid. He had an impressive season, contributing significantly with goals and assists, in addition to being crucial in midfield control and playmaking. His xG and xAG metrics highlight his ability both to finish and to create clear opportunities for his teammates.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu, from Inter Milan, is also one of the nominees and stood out for his role as a playmaker for the team. Known for his excellent passing accuracy and set-piece skills, Çalhanoğlu presented high numbers in assists and play progression, indicating his direct influence on creating attacking situations.

Among the defenders, Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) and Rúben Dias (Manchester City) had remarkable impacts during the season. Carvajal stood out for his offensive contributions from the flanks, while Rúben Dias was solid in defense, with metrics highlighting his interventions, clearances, and aerial duels won, which helped Manchester City maintain a cohesive defense.

One of the most surprising names among the nominees is Artem Dovbyk, who had a season that began at Dnipro, passed through Girona, and ended at Roma. He showed versatility and adaptability by scoring important goals in different leagues, which secured him a place among the best.

Phil Foden, from Manchester City, had a brilliant season, with dribbles and assists that helped his team dominate the Premier League. Foden stood out not only in traditional statistics like goals and assists but also in chance creation metrics, demonstrating his vital role in generating dangerous attacks.

Erling Haaland, the Norwegian goal scorer from Manchester City, is once again nominated after a devastating season. His goal numbers are impressive, and the xG confirms his ability to convert opportunities into real goals. Moreover, he also contributed to the team's progression, showing that his role goes beyond simply finishing plays.

Among veteran defenders, Mats Hummels, from Borussia Dortmund, showed that he is still capable of competing at a high level, using his experience to lead the defense. Meanwhile, Harry Kane, who transferred to Bayern Munich, demonstrated that his goal-scoring ability was not limited to the Premier League, adapting immediately to the Bundesliga and contributing not only with goals but also with assists, showcasing his role as a complete forward.

Toni Kroos, from Real Madrid, had a solid season, playing a key role as a playmaker. His statistics for completed passes and expected assists reflect his importance in creating and maintaining his team's possession. Ademola Lookman, from Atalanta, also had a productive season, being one of the main forwards for the Italian team and showing great dribbling and finishing skills.

Among the goalkeepers, Emiliano Martínez, from Aston Villa, had a memorable season. His saves at critical moments earned several points for his team, and his expected goals prevented statistics show his importance in keeping Aston Villa competitive.

Lautaro Martínez, from Inter, had an excellent season, scoring important goals both in Serie A and in European competitions. His attacking partnership was essential for Inter's success, while Kylian Mbappé, who started the season at Paris Saint-Germain before moving to Real Madrid, continued to show why he is considered one of the best in the world, leading in goals and chances created.

Martin Ødegaard, from Arsenal, and Declan Rice, also from Arsenal, were key in the Gunners' midfield. Ødegaard stood out with his creativity and vision, while Rice had a solid defensive performance, being crucial in protecting the defense.

Rodri, from Manchester City, is another expected presence among the nominees, as he had a fantastic season as City's main defensive midfielder, helping both in building plays and recovering the ball. Antonio Rüdiger, from Real Madrid, maintained a strong season as a defender, while Vinícius Júnior showed his electrifying skill on the flanks, being one of the most difficult players to mark.

Federico Valverde, another Real Madrid player, is known for his versatility and intensity. He played an essential role in the midfield for the merengues, contributing both defensively and offensively. Vitinha, from Paris Saint-Germain, and Nico Williams, from Athletic C...

FIFA updates its ranking of national soccer teams several times each year, using real-life results to determine where each country places worldwide. As of July 2025, Argentina led the men's rankings, having won the World Cup in 2022. Brazil was in fifth place, while France ranked third. Meanwhile, the highest-ranked country in women's soccer, the United States, ranked 15th. Which country has won the most World Cups? Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Brazil remained the country with the most men’s World Cup titles, with a total of five. However, the Seleção’s last success came in 2002, and the team has mostly failed to progress past the quarter-final stage in recent tournaments. Meanwhile, two countries have won four World Cups: Germany and Italy. While Germany last won the competition in 2014, Italy failed to even qualify in 2018 and 2022. However, the Azzurri have had success in other areas, winning a second UEFA European Championship title in 2021. Who are the best soccer players worldwide? While past debates have largely focused on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a number of younger players have taken the sport by storm in recent years. Erling Haaland, one of the most valuable soccer players in the world, has impressed many since joining Manchester City. In his first season at the club, Haaland broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season, with 36. Meanwhile, Haaland’s former teammate Jude Bellingham made an immediate impact at Real Madrid, scoring 10 goals in his first 10 games.

English Premier League 2021-22 Match and Team Data

Fouls, Shots, Cards, and More!

By Evan Gower [source]

About this dataset

In the Premier League's 30th season, the top English professional league for association football clubs, Manchester City successfully defended their title on the final day of the season. This was also the club's fourth title in the last five seasons. The data for this season was collected from the official website of the Premier League and includes statistics for every game and every team. It is an interesting dataset for anyone looking to explore match day statistics, team data, and referee data for an entire season of play

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1. The 2021–22 Premier League was the 30th season of the Premier League, the top English professional league for association football clubs since its establishment in 1992, and the 123rd season of top-flight English football overall. The start and end dates for the season were released on 25 March 2021, and the fixtures were released on 16 June 2021.

2. Manchester City successfully defended their title, securing a sixth Premier League title and eighth English league title overall on the final day of the season; it was also the club's fourth title in the last five seasons.

3. The data was collected from Match Reports https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/goals?se=210

   Date:The date of

Research Ideas

• Predicting the outcome of future matches based on past performance
• Analyzing which teams are most successful at home or away games
• Identifying which teams are most likely to win the title based on their performance throughout the season

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.

Data Source

License

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication No Copyright - You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. See Other Information.

Columns

File: soccer21-22.csv | Column name | Description | |:--------------|:-----------------------------------------| | Date | The date of the match. (Date) | | HomeTeam | The home team. (String) | | AwayTeam | The away team. (String) | | FTHG | The full time home team goals. (Integer) | | FTAG | The full time away team goals. (Integer) | | FTR | The full time result. (String) | | HTHG | The half time home team goals. (Integer) | | HTAG | The half time away team goals. (Integer) | | HTR | The half time result. (String) | | Referee | The referee. (String) | | HS | The home team shots. (Integer) | | AS | The away team shots. (Integer) | | HST | The home team shots on target. (Integer) | | AST | The away team shots on target. (Integer) | | HF | The home team fouls. (Integer) | | AF | The away team fouls. (Integer) | | HC | The home team corners. (Integer) | | AC | The away team corners. (Integer) | | HY | The home team yellow cards. (Integer) | | AY | The away team yellow cards. (Integer) | | HR | Home team ranking. (Integer) | | AR | Away team ranking. (Integer) |

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors. If you use this dataset in your research, please credit Evan Gower.

From sublime touches by Kevin De Bruyne to astounding finishes by Erling Haaland and many more. This dataset has match events for every minute played and summaries of over 300+ Premier League matches from 2023/24 season.

Dive into the drama, tactics, and player performances, and uncover new perspectives in sports analytics.

Example Summary:

Cole Palmer sensationally scored FOUR goals as Mauricio Pochettino oversaw his biggest win with Chelsea, his side making up ground in the race for Europe with a 6-0 home win over Everton. In a topsy-turvy season, Palmer has so often dragged Chelsea through, and he followed up his dramatic treble against Manchester United in their previous game at Stamford Bridge with four more goals. His first goal made him the first Chelsea player to score in seven straight Premier League home appearances, and he went on to net the earliest ever hat-trick by a Blues player in the competition, in the 29th minute....

Example Match Event:

Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. The opening weekend of the Premier League continues with reigning champions Manchester City setting the early tempo with a commanding 3-0 win over Burnley on Friday. Arsenal will aim to follow suit as they look to launch their title challenge against the side that ended their pursuit last season... Arsenal quickly settling into their rhythm and Saka earns a corner via Aina's deflection. But Forest deal with two deliveries into their box. The Gunners are unbeaten in each of their last nine home league meetings with Forest, winning five and drawing four.
Saka cuts inside from the right wing and seeks out Nketiah with a clever reverse pass. However, it is just lacking the required accuracy and Turner comes out to collect.

Source: Premier League (https://www.premierleague.com/) FotMob (https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB)

Use: Summarization task and Text Generation

This dataset contains detailed league performance statistics for the nominees of the 2024 Ballon D'Or across major European football leagues. The stats cover the 2023-2024 season, showcasing metrics such as goals, assists, expected goals (xG), expected assists (xAG), progression metrics, and more.

Men's Ballon d'Or 2024 Nominees:

• Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey, Inter)
• Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
• Rúben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City)
• Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma)
• Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)
• Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
• Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
• Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund)
• Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
• Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
• Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
• Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter )
• Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
• Martin Ødegaard (Norway, Arsenal)
• Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig / Barcelona)
• Cole Palmer (England, Manchester City / Chelsea)
• Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
• Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
• Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid)
• Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)
• William Saliba (France, Arsenal)
• Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)
• Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
• Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
• Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club)
• Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)
• Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

The winner of the Men's Ballon d'Or goes to the best male player voted by a panel of soccer journalists representing the top 100 countries in the FIFA Men's Rankings.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on Oct. 28, 2024.

For the first time since 2003, though, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were not included among the nominees!

Context

Manchester City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title in the 2018/2019 season in what was a thrilling ride. With this free data, explore plenty of goals, fixtures, players, trends and more. You can view the final table and more stats for 2018/2019

https://footystats.org/download-stats-csv

Content

A very small sample of the season 2018/2019 (England Premier League).

Acknowledgements

https://footystats.org/download-stats-csv

Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash

Inspiration

The article "When is a football coach overtaken?" (analysing the factors that contribute to the longevity of work) from The Independent.